55 Alive - Smart Driver Classes for Seniors Enhance Your Driving Skills and Save on Insurance! Driving has evolved and so should you! Join our AARP-approved course designed specifically for drivers aged 55 and older. This engaging class will help you navigate the latest changes on the roads, adapt to new vehicle technologies, and refresh your driving skills, ensuring you stay safe and confident behind the wheel as you age. Plus, by completing this 4-hour course, you’ll receive a Certificate that qualifies you for a premium deduction from your insurance company—valid for three years! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your driving experience and save on insurance. Sign up today and take the first step towards safer driving! 55 Alive - Smart Driver Classes for Seniors are held at: Community Education Center 60 Central Avenue WestSt. Michael, MN 55376Room 201 (Enter Door A) (Community Education Center is directly behind the "historic Catholic Church" on Hwy 19. There is a one-way small driveway off Hwy 19 (between the cemetery and church) which brings you to the CE parking lot directly behind the church - enter Door A) Fee: $25 for AARP members, $30 for non-AARP members Instructors: AARP Staff Please bring your AARP Membership card (if applicable) and Driver's License to class. Participants who attend these classes will receive AARP a certificate for your insurance company at the end of the course.

Learn about the basics of personal finance and investing! Learn essential strategies to manage your money, save effectively, and start investing wisely in this introductory course. Please bring a laptop to class.

Bring the beach to your doorstep. Assemble a delightful combination of shells, beads, beechwood, and bells to create a whimsical wind chime for your home or garden.

Make rich, flavorful Butter Chicken and soft homemade naan in this at-home Instant Pot® cook-along. Enjoy a quick, economical summer meal while building kitchen confidence and learning helpful multi-cooker tips. Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker. Stand mixer with dough hook attachment is recommended for the naan. If a stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link . A few days after the class you will receive an additional email with the instructors copyrighted recipes used during the class that are only shared with registered participants. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional.

Learn to make quick, fresh Chicken Burrito Bowls using an Instant Pot® or any electric multi-cooker. Cook along in real time, boost your kitchen confidence, and pick up helpful tips for easy summer meals. Equipment Needs: Instant Pot® or any other electric multi-cooker. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link . A few days after the class you will receive an additional email with the instructors copyrighted recipes used during the class that are only shared with registered participants. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional.

Start your Spanish journey with this beginner-friendly summer course! Learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases while building confidence through group discussions and conversation practice with experienced instructors. Full Description: Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners! Designed for those with little to no experience, you'll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the way, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.

This class covers essential to advanced bike maintenance including parts identification, trailside repairs, brake and shifting adjustments, flat tire repair, chain care, safety checks, and select advanced skills if time allows. Please bring a bike—especially one that needs some work!

Create a Bob Ross-inspired painting with certified instructor Julie. Learn canvas prep, brush techniques, and "Wet-on-Wet" oil painting. Step-by-step guidance provided—no experience needed. Step out of your comfort zone and paint! All supplies are included. June 20th - Beach/Sunrise August 8th - Water/Sunset

Level up your Canva skills with advanced tools, shortcuts, and design hacks. Perfect for experienced users looking to save time, improve workflow, and create polished graphics more efficiently. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Nickie with Social Club Simple will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Spice up your Spanish while cooking. Build practical vocabulary, practice kitchen conversations, follow simple recipes, and explore traditional Hispanic dishes in a fun, hands on class perfect for food lovers. Spice up your Spanish skills in this fun and interactive class centered around food and cooking! You’ll build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful. Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition.

Sip, savor, and explore on this fun day trip to Crow River Winery featuring lunch, a guided vineyard and winery tour, wine tasting, and a sweet stop at Carlson’s Orchard Bakery. A perfect day out for wine lovers. No refunds after August 10, 2026. Full Class Description: 10:00 a.m. Leave Eastview Education Center, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello. Load in parking lot. Please park on the far end of the parking lot near School Blvd. 11:15 a.m. Arrive at the Crow River Winery and Bistro. It is a farm winery near Hutchinson, MN. Embracing their Minnesota roots, for over fifteen years they have nurtured their Cold Climate vines and grapes.Spanning across 36 acres of vineyards, they prioritize eco-friendly farming practices to care for these unique local vines. Nature stands as their closest ally, and they invest their effort, resources, and passion to transform their grapes into exquisite wines, all of which are processed and made at this winery. Taste the magic in every glass. 11:30 a.m. Have lunch in the dining space. Menu: Cranberry Turkey Club - Turkey, Provolone Cheese, and Fresh Arugula on a Toasted Ciabatta Bun, topped with House-Made Cranberry Wine Aioli crafted with Crow River Winery Cranberry Wine. 12:30 p.m. Take a guided tasting and tour with a Crow River Winery staff. They will provide and educational tour followed by a wine tasting. After the tour and tasting, purchase your favorite wine. 2:00 p.m. Depart from the Crow River Winery. 2:15 p.m. Arrive at the Carlson’s Orchard Bakery in Winsted.Purchase apples and delicious baked goods. 3:15 p.m. Leave Carlson’s Orchard. 4:30 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026. No refunds after this date.

Explore the farm together—learn about plants, soil, and water, then create value-added farm products to take home. Questions about the course or farm? Email contactus@droundbarn.com and reference the Community Ed class registration.

Join a guided tour of the asparagus field, learn how this spring crop is grown and harvested, and enjoy a buffet lunch inspired by asparagus. Participants will meet at D Round Barn Berries Farm, located at 2260 Jamison Ave NE, St Michael, MN 55376 Questions about the course or farm? Email contactus@droundbarn.com and reference the Community Ed class registration.

Do you have unanswered questions and always wanted to know more about your family history, but don’t know where or how to begin? Paula Stuart-Warren, Certified Genealogist, will show us easy steps to get started (or restarted). It’s more than just a list of names or dates—it’s about discovering stories, traditions, and roots that have shaped your life and your family’s journey. You will be able to share your knowledge with current and future generations. You will receive a handout with tips, and information on books and websites. We invite you to come with your own questions. Paula loves her profession and loves to get others excited about their family history. She works full time in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, and writing. She has been a Board-certified genealogist since 1988, passing the every-five-year renewal assessments by the national Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is a firm believer in continuing education in genealogy and strives to keep up to date by participating in national and local conferences, webinars, reading the publications of many genealogical and historical organizations and individuals both off and online. She teaches about family history year-round and teaches in-depth for online week-long genealogy institutes. Registration Information: Crow River Senior Center at 763-497-8900 Community Education at St. Michael-Albertville, register online at: stma.arux.app or by calling 763-497-6550 This class is a collaboration between the Senior Center and stma Community Education. You may register through either organization.

Lake Minnetonka Cruise & Lunch At Maynards - August 19 - $130 10:00 a.m. St Michael Elementary - 101 Central Ave W, St Michael 55376 - Pick up in the parking lot on the front of the building. (If low registration in St. Michael/Albertville, pick up will be at 9:45am at Monticello Eastview Education Center, 9375 Fenning Ave NE) 10:55 a.m. Arrive a Maynards Restaurant on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. 11:00 a.m. Restaurant opens and can only accommodate a group if they are able to be seated when the doors open. Menu: Half Sandwich, Cup of Soup, Beverage. 12:30 p.m. After lunch, the motor coach will transfer the group to the Port of Excelsior for a Lake Minnetonka Cruise. Board the Lady of the Lake, a historic sternwheeler. The main cabin is enclosed. It is equipped with table seating for 50 passengers. The second level is covered and requires climbing a flight of stairs (about 10 steps). It is the most popular seating area for cruising the lake with the open-air experience. The space can be enclosed with durable plastic window coverings if the weather requires it. The top deck is up an additional flight of stairs and is uncovered. 1:00 p.m. The Lady of the Lake Boat will depart. Hear a special Lady of the Lake live narration about Lake Minnetonka from the Captain and crew. They will talk about the Big Island and you will see the waterfront mansions, restaurants, marinas and gardens. In the mid-1800’s Lake Minnetonka enjoyed worldwide fame for its elegance and scenery. Large steamships on the lake accommodated thousands of passengers. There were huge waterfront hotels and constant scheduled rail service that catered to the elite families from the south that came here to avoid the heat. Relax and view a variety of recreational watercraft on the lake. 3:00 p.m. Return time to the dock. Reboard the motor coach and transfer to downtown Excelsior to shop. (Motor coach can make some shuttle runs along Water Street.) Enjoy the quaint shops along Water Street in downtown Excelsior. It is about three blocks from the dock to the Excelsior Mill shops. Walk to a variety of stores such as: Caspers - with whimsical home accessories, The Country Look in Antiques - featuring the charm of Colonial New England. Excelsior Mill is a renovated lumberyard that was built at the turn of the century. It recreates the flavor of the past with a bench lined central “garden” court and half dozen shops filled with distinctive gifts and accessories. 3:45 p.m. Estimated departure time from Excelsior. 4:45 p.m. Estimated return time to St. Michael (if low registration in St. Michael/Albertville, return time will be 5:00 at Monticello Eastview Education Center) Deadline is Monday July 13th. NO refunds after this date. While we strive to maintain the current schedule, times and locations are subject to change without advance notification.

Bring the taste of Greece into your own kitchen and create an authentic Greek Chicken Gyro meal including Gyro, homemade pita bread, traditional tzatziki, Greek Lemon Potatoes, & flavorful dressings. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link . A few days after the class you will receive an additional email with the instructors copyrighted recipes used during the class that are only shared with registered participants. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional.

Step back in time on this fun day trip featuring a classic Swedish meatball lunch, a guided tour of the fascinating Runestone Museum, gift shop browsing, and a sweet stop at Up North Ice Cream Company. History, food, and treats in one great day. No refunds after September 8, 2026. Full Class Description: 8:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello.mLoad in parking lot. 9:30 a.m. Make a comfort stop at the Middle Spunk Lake Rest Area near Avon, MN. 11:00 a.m. Arrive for lunch at Travelers Inn Restaurant, Alexandria’s Oldest Eating Establishment since 1924.Menu: Swedish Meatballs, Lightly Spiced and served in a Creamy Gravy Sauce, Served with Baby Red Skinned Mashed, Vegetable, Dinner Roll, Beverage 12:30 p.m. Leave Travelers Inn Restaurant.Just three blocks down the street is the Runestone Museum. 12:45 p.m. Take a guided tour of The Runestone Museum Foundation. It has been inspiring curiosity about local history and heritage for more than 50 years. The World Famous and controversial Kensington Rune Stone was the Runestone Museum’s only artifact when it opened its’ doors in 1958. Since then, the museum has grown to include additional artifacts found in Minnesota that relate to Middle-Age Nordic explorers. The 40 piece collection includes the Climax fire steel. In the First Peoples exhibit, an original 1920s Tinkle Cone Dress is on display; only four such dresses exist in North America. Visitors can also explore Minnesota’s natural history. There is also a Minnesota Wildlife Exhibit, complete with animal sounds and habitat information. 1:45 p.m. After the tour, spend a few minutes in the gift shop. 2:00 p.m. Transfer to the Up North Ice Cream Company in Alexandria. 2:30 p.m. Leave Alexandria, MN. 3:30 p.m. Make a comfort stop at the Big Spunk Lake Rest Area new Avon, MN. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - No refunds after this date!

Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit! Learn to monetize your talents and hobbies with this comprehensive home business startup workshop. Discover 250+ legitimate home business ideas, legal requirements, marketing strategies, and tax deductions. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. STMA will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your summer gatherings. Learn to make a delicious mezze spread with Chef Tess’ favorite small bites and dips, perfect for easy, crowd-pleasing entertaining. On the Mezze Menu: Mediterranean Kebabi; full flavored / seasoned ground meat skewers with Greek Drizzle Dressing, Tiropitakia; Phyllo wrapped savory cheese triangles, accompanied by Tzatziki; Savory Greek Yogurt Dip, and Greek hummus, in addition to homemade Pita Bread! This variety of skewers, phyllo wraps, dips, and pita bread make for a beautiful presentation! Learn how to make, wrap, present, and plate these delicious wonders with a wonderful Greek Salad. Equipment Needs: Food processor for making the humus, stand mixer with dough hook attachment for the pita bread. The week of class, you will receive an email with an ingredient and supply list, prep packet, and Zoom video conferencing link . A few days after the class you will receive an additional email with the instructors copyrighted recipes used during the class that are only shared with registered participants. Note: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional.