Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

When French-African couple Paul and Sali discover the longed-for baby they are about to adopt is white, family chaos and confrontation ensue. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Dave Anderson

Though he faded into obscurity in the US, an early 1970s musician known as Rodriguez became a huge hit in South Africa and was widely rumoured to have died. Two obsessed fans set out to learn the man's true fate. Post-Film Discussion Leader - Tom Obert

This camp is designed to develop players offensive line skills including stance, technique and blocking assignments for all offensive line positions. Plan on working hard, learning and having fun!

The AARP® Driver Safety course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers 50 and older. If you are 55 or older and 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 AARP® Driver Safety course is taught by trained AARP® volunteers. If you are an AARP® member, please choose the discounted rate option when registering.

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.

Dancers will learn various skills, work on technique as well as conditioning. The goal of this camp is to get all dancers that plan to tryout for the ACDT program acclimated to what season will be like. We will also work on improving tricks that can be used in dances for season. All 7th through 12th graders will be taught the same things and we will work together as a team to reach these goals. There will also be time to learn short choreographed routines to improve musicality.

Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, WITHOUT stressing back or neck joints and WITHOUT getting on the floor. 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.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more. 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.

Discovery Middle School's 8 lane, 25-yard pool is a great space for a morning workout. Adult Lap Swim is a non lifeguarded swim with key fob entrance for registered adults, 18 years old+ . Registered swimmers are issued a key fob for entrance approximately 7-10 days after registration. Monday-Friday, 5:00-7:00am Closed: New Year’s Eve Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

This pickleball league is for recreational players only, that are just starting out but are not proficient at all of the shots and strategies in playing the game of pickleball. Your ranking would be 3.4 and under if you have a ranking. Players will be assigned a court each night with 3 other players. Players on the assigned court will play 2 games to 11 points with each player on their court. Individual points will be kept and the player with the most points at the end of 5 weeks will be declared the Champion!

The Adults and Students with Disabilities program provides a vibrant environment to explore creative and social opportunities.

Cardinal 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.

Community 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).

Running is a great lifelong activity that promotes fitness and a healthy lifestyle! This is a great opportunity to get outside, make new friends and run for fun! Kids will learn and play a variety of different and fun tag games during these sessions! We need a minimum of 10 runners so invite a friend! Join our Remind group for weather related announcements: https://www.remind.com/join/bf37g2

Run this summer to get in shape for fall sports! Many kids have great intentions of making this happen but have a hard time getting motivated to do it. For this reason, we invite you to come run with us this summer.      Running is more fun when done together. What will you run for?      Run for Donuts: (July 9 and 25)      Run for Ice Cream: (July 18 and August 6)      Run for Watermelon: TBD Join our Remind group for weather related announcements: https://www.remind.com/join/bf37g2

Youth 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)

Girls In-House League reinforces and builds on the fundamental principles and team concepts that we focus on in AGB Camp. Each league day will consist of 30 minutes of instruction/skill development work, followed by 30 minutes of pick-up games (3-on-3 and 5-on-5)