Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Adapting one of the most groundbreaking and powerful books of our time, Capital in the Twenty-First Century is an eye-opening journey through wealth and power, that breaks the popular assumption that the accumulation of capital runs hand in hand with social progress, shining a new light on the world around us and its growing inequalities. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Tom Obert Masks may be required at Grand Arbor.

Do you want to become a BETTER YOU? This class is designed to discuss 6 main focus areas of health and wellness including weight management, eating and hydration, motion, sleep and energy management, healthy mind and surroundings. Come join us as we discuss many ways we can feel better and get healthier! We need to create good habits one step at a time.

The AARP® Driver Safety course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers 50 and older. Improve your driving skills during this initial 8-hour course over 2 days, and if you're 55 or older, get a 10%, three-year discount on your personal auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent for details on this discount. If you have successfully completed the 8-hour course, then you are eligible to renew your insurance certificate by taking the 4-hour course. By taking the driver safety course, drivers learn research-based safety strategies that can reduce the likelihood of having a crash. They include: Minnesota state-specific driving regulations; proper use of seat belt, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in vehicles today; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and using a cellphone; learn ways to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time; and understand the effects of medications on driving. Instructors are trained volunteers with AARP®. If you are an AARP® member, please choose the discounted member option when registering.

"Fall Tune Up" Camp is an opportunity for your athlete to work with Cardinal Varsity coaches Wendy Kohler and Julie Wrobel on sharpening up your daughter's basketball skills before the season. The 2nd-4th grade session will focus on the basic skills and concepts. The 5th-6th grade session will work on the intermediate skills.

Join the Alomere Health team in collaboration with an Alexandria Public Schools Parent Educator for a 5-week course, specific to the needs, joys and challenges of parenting a newborn. Weekly topics include the basics of feeding, postpartum mood, CPR and SIDS, and infant development to answer your most pressing newborn questions. The last week will take place at the Early Education Center where you will be introduced to opportunities to support your baby's development in the years to come. *Masks are required at Alomere Health*

Alomere Health welcomes you to a Prenatal Class during this important time in the life of your family. This one-time class will help you prepare for your new addition by answering important questions about labor and delivery, sharing what to expect at the hospital, and will give you a tour of the labor and delivery department. *Masks are required at Alomere Health*

There’s nothing like fresh fruit grown in your own yard! Learn how to plant and harvest apples, and how to protect trees and fruit from disease and insects. Taste a variety of apples the instructor has grown.

Have you been in or near an emergency situation where someone was hurt? Imagine being able to help out in a situation where first aid is needed. Children can make a difference in an emergency situation. It is important to let them know basic first aid steps in different situations. Topics include: recognizing an emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people, basic gun and fire safety.

Have you heard of Pickleball and wondered what it was all about? It's America's fastest growing sport because anyone can play it! Here's your chance to learn the basics including play, rules, and etiquette. This clinic will get you started on a sport that is enjoyed by adults of all ages...so be sure to sign up with a friend. Rackets and balls will be provided. Class size is limited so sign up today!

Instructor Deb Kerr will take you start to finish on this throw-sized quilt which makes a great baby gift, living room accent or wall art for that large empty space. You can use bold, modern fabrics like the sample or choose more traditional fabrics - whatever suits your taste. Finished quilt measures 60”x84”. There will be homework so you will need a working sewing machine at home. Cutting tools will be provided in class. By the end of this class you will have a completed quilt. You will have learned how to cut with a rotary cutter and ruler, piece 4 different types of triangle blocks, assemble quilts, quilt layers together, and bind. No prior quilting experience is necessary but participants should have a good working knowledge of their sewing machines.