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55+ Defensive Driving Program - 4 hr Refresher CourseRetirement and BeyondImprove your driving skills and if you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. If you have successfully completed the 8-hour course, then you are eligible to renew your insurance certificate by taking this 4-hour course. This 4-hour refresher Defensive Driving Course, is taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent for details. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give your insurance company.Adult Fall 2021 - Summer 2022
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55+ Defensive Driving Program - 8 hr. Initial Course - OnlineRetirement and BeyondImprove your driving skills during this initial 8-hour course over 2 days, and if you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions using Zoom virtual technology. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent for details. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give your insurance company. If you have successfully completed the 8 hour course, then you are eligible to renew your insurance certificate by taking the 4 hour course. NOTE: We are using a "Register Now, Pay Later" procedure. You are registering for the class and your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. You will be notified if this class is cancelled.Adult Fall 2021 - Summer 2022
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ACT Test Prep Course (Gr. 10-12)EnrichmentTo help prepare for ACT testing, we are offering this intensive test preparation workshop that coaches high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to do their best on the ACT. In the five-hour ZAPS seminar, students will learn strategies for using partial knowledge to eliminate wrong choices, gain tips for improving in all four sub-tests: English, Math, Reading, Science; understand the most strategic ways to use limited testing time, take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience, reduce their test anxiety and gain confidence. Students receive a comprehensive study guide and 24 practice test workouts with detailed answer explanations. Students will also get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test. The vast majority of students who take this class say that they believe it helped them improve their test score!Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Acrylic Painting for Tweens (Ages 11-15): Open StudioEnrichmentExperiment with a variety of acrylic painting techniques as you take your ideas from thumbnail sketches to a fully developed painting. Learn more about composition as you paint from life and your imagination, color theory, the selection of your color palette, and brush handling tips for best results. This is a welcoming class environment for all levels of painters. Students should purchase/bring a canvas panel or canvas board no larger than 16x20, 2B pencil, eraser, sketchbook or drawing paper, water container, old towel, paint shirt/apron, table easel (optional).Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety & More - OnlineEnrichmentAcupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent before class.Adult Fall 2021 - Summer 2022
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Adult Co-Rec VolleyballRecreationAdult Fall volleyball league is tentatively set to begin September 14, 2022. Registration begins August 1st, followed by an informational captain email on Wednesday, September 7. League is self-officiated and participants must be 18 or older and have graduated from high school. Schedules will be posted online starting Wednesday, September 7th. $155.00 fee due at time of registration.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Adult Co-Rec VolleyballRecreationAdult Fall volleyball league is tentatively set to begin September 15, 2022. Registration begins August 3rd, followed by an informational captain email on Wednesday, September 7. League is self-officiated and participants must be 18 or older and have graduated from high school. Schedules will be posted online starting Wednesday, September 7th. $155.00 fee due at time of registration.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Adult Women's Rec VolleyballRecreationAdult Fall volleyball league is tentatively set to begin September 13, 2022. Registration begins August 1st, followed by an informational captain email on Wednesday, September 7. League is self-officiated and participants must be 18 or older and have graduated from high school. Schedules will be posted online starting Wednesday, September 7th. $155.00 fee due at time of registration.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Advanced Cardinal PEAK Performance and Summer Speed/Strength Academy (Gr. 8 Girls)RecreationCardinal Peak Performance provides a comprehensive program that is designed specifically to help teenage athletes transition from their body weight-dominated youth exercises into a more dynamic external-load resistance training program that is geared toward their sport of choice. This program will focus on long-term athletic development of each athlete through core stability, quickness, strength and power to increase performance while decreasing injury risk.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Advanced Cardinal PEAK Performance and Summer Strength/Speed Academy (Gr. 8 Boys)RecreationCardinal Peak Performance provides a comprehensive program that is designed specifically to help teenage athletes transition from their body weight-dominated youth exercises into a more dynamic external-load resistance training program that is geared toward their sport of choice. This program will focus on long-term athletic development of each athlete through core stability, quickness, strength and power to increase performance while decreasing injury risk.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Advanced Youth Tennis (Ages 14-18)RecreationCommunity Education in collaboration with the Alexandria Tennis Association is offering tennis instruction for all levels of ability. The sessions will be skill based instruction, meaning the teaching will include basic fundamentals of tennis with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. Age appropriate tennis racquets will be available for use or players may bring their own. Participants MUST wear tennis shoes (No sandals).Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Alexandria Boys Basketball Youth League (Gr. 5-8)RecreationYouth League reinforces and builds on the fundamental principles and team concept that we focus on in Cardinal Basketball Camp. Each league day will consist of one hour of instruction/skill development work, followed by 30 minutes of pick-up games (3-on-3 and 5-on-5)Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Alexandria Girls Basketball "AGB" Camp (Gr. K-8)Recreation"AGB" Camp is an opportunity for your athlete to work with the Cardinal Varsity coaching staff on skills and advanced offense and defense techniques. 70% of the camp will be drill work, and the other 30% will be small sided 1 on 1, 2 on 2, and 3 on 2 game play, where players will be put in game-like scenarios that will improve their IQ and decision making. The K-3rd grade session will focus on the basic skills and concepts. The 4th-6th grade session will work on the intermediate skills and team execution. 7th-8th grade will work on advanced offensive and defensive skills, team execution and developing a "Next Level" attitude.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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Alexandria Girls Basketball "Skills Roundup" Camp (Gr. 1-6)Recreation"Skills Roundup" Camp is an opportunity for your athlete to work with the Cardinal Varsity coaching staff on skills and advanced offense and defense techniques. The camp include drill work along with small sided 1 on 1, 2 on 2, and 3 on 2 game play, where players will be put in game-like scenarios that will improve their IQ and decision making. The 1st-3rd grade session will focus on the basic skills and concepts. The 4th-5th grade session will work on the intermediate skills and team execution.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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WaitlistDSC_7681 -- K.M. Klemencic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Alexandria Girls Basketball-Summer League (Gr. 9-12)RecreationSummer league is an interscholastic basketball league played on Monday nights in Alexandria. Play will be divided into two tiers, a top tier and a bottom tier. Teams will be asked to provide their own reversible uniforms. Dates are Monday nights. 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18 (double elimination playoff). We look forward to see the great competition this summer!Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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PopularAlomere Newborn ClassIncredible InfantsJoin 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*Summer 2022
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WaitlistAlomere Prenatal ClassIncredible InfantsAlomere 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*Summer 2022
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August 10 2022 Early Childhood ScreeningScreeningThis free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.Early Childhood Screenings 2022
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August 17 2022 Early Childhood ScreeningScreeningThis free, mandatory screening is for all Minnesota children and is best done when your child is 3 years old. The process will obtain a MN Student ID number for your child. Screening is a simple, careful check of your young child's speech and language, thinking skills, physical development, and social/emotional health. It is designed to ensure the healthy growth of students to be successful in any educational setting, and if needed, connect them to resources that will support their development. For school district enrollees, screening must be completed prior to registering in district preschool or Kindergarten programming.Early Childhood Screenings 2022
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coach (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Awesome Athletes (Ages 2-21)Adults & Students with DisabilitiesCome join Alexandria Public Schools Community Education in collaboration with the Windmill Project for fun and sports! Awesome Athletes provides children with special needs, ages 2 - 21, with a fun time to try out different sports and have fun! Each participant gets one support person included with their registration. Additional family members welcome but must register. When registering select 1 session, 3 sessions or all 15 sessions. If you are not able to make it to the session you selected, no problem, just let us know what date you are interested in and we will adjust your registration.Adult Fall 2021 - Summer 2022
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Backing Up Your Computer Before It’s Too Late - OnlineEnrichmentWe all know we're supposed to back up our data. It's essential for peace of mind, but one copy of a file on your computer does not make a backup. Redundancy, people, redundancy! People produce hundreds and sometimes thousands of files every year but fail to take adequate steps to preserve their data. Why? Computers get infected and accidents happen, but even after losing an important document, irreplaceable photo, or entire sets of financial records, some folks still don't take the time. The reason is, backing up takes some effort. But thanks to new software, hardware, and services, it's easier than ever. In this class, we take a look at the types of backups available, as well as the tools you'll need to pull it off, with as little work as possible. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom.Adult Fall 2021 - Summer 2022
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WaitlistBe Prepared NOT Scared (Gr. K-3)EnrichmentHave 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.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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WaitlistBeginner Cardinal PEAK Performance Boys (Gr. 5-6)RecreationCardinal Peak Performance is designed for young athletes looking to improve his or her ability in athletics. Cardinal PEAK Performance performs age-appropriate skills to maximize athletic potential and reduce the chance of injury. Whether it is a young athlete’s first time in the weight room or if he or she has been involved in strength training for years, this program teaches proper core stability, running posture and running technique, quickness, strength, and power. Each individual can expect to improve the quality of movement in their respected sport over the seven weeks of training, enabling students to reach their full athletic potential as they grow and mature.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023
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PopularBeginner Cardinal PEAK Performance Girls (Gr. 5-6)RecreationCardinal Peak Performance is designed for young athletes looking to improve his or her ability in athletics. Cardinal PEAK Performance performs age-appropriate skills to maximize athletic potential and reduce the chance of injury. Whether it is a young athlete’s first time in the weight room or if he or she has been involved in strength training for years, this program teaches proper core stability, running posture and running technique, quickness, strength, and power. Each individual can expect to improve the quality of movement in their respected sport over the seven weeks of training, enabling students to reach their full athletic potential as they grow and mature.Youth Summer 2022-Spring 2023