Community Education Classes

Here are links for community ed classes in and around the Twin Cities.

St. Paul: http://www.commed.spps.org/

Minneapolis: http://commed.mpls.k12.mn.us/

Woodbury/Cottage Grove (S Washington County): http://www.cecool.com/

TriDistrict Community Ed (S St. Paul, W St. Paul, Inger Grove Heights, Eagan): http://www.tridistrictce.org/

Roseville/Maplewood: https://www.isd623.org/CommunityEd

Anoka-Hennepin (Blaine, Anoka): http://www.ahschools.us/domain/452

Centennial: https://www.isd12.org/community-education

White Bear Lake: https://whitebear.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/enrichment-adult

Forest Lake: https://forestlake.ce.feepay.com/

Bloomington/Richfield: https://br.thatscommunityed.com/

Edina: https://edina.ce.feepay.com/courses/adult-3

Craft Classes

Joann Fabrics and Michael’s both offer craft classes.

 

Joann Fabric’s Classes: http://www.joann.com/classes/

Michael’s Classes: https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/main?firstVisit=firstVisit

 

Most classes you need to bring supplies.

Our Dance Place

Thank you for the ladies at London for sharing this activity!

 

What: Featured n the front page of the Variety section in the StarTribune, it’s a dinner and a dance for people with developmental disabilities.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5pm-9pm.

Where:

Mondays it’s in Fridley at Prime Banquets of Minnesota.

Tuesdays it’s in Blaine at Banquets of Minnesota in Blaine (the old BeBops).

Wednesdays it’s in Forest Lake at the VFW.

Cost: $5 entrance, food $3-7, depending on the night

More info: See http://www.ourdanceplace.org/  for more info, including details about theme parties and food.

Star Tribune link: http://www.startribune.com/disabled-minnesotans-find-fun-place-to-socialize-shake-their-booties/384579001/

Bridging Hearts

What: “Bridging Hearts provides quality social connections, both online and in person, for an underserved population of isolated and lonely young adults with intellectual disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Bridging Hearts will provide and maintain a supportive community where everyone feels valued.” (serves people in the Twin Cities area)

 

Cost: Membership is $100/1-year and $60/6-months.

 

Link: http://www.bridginghearts.org/

Taylor’s Falls Scenic Boat Tours

“Daily Excursions are either 45 or 80 minutes.  They include a narrated scenic tour of the St. Croix River valley on one of our authentic paddlewheel river boats. Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will point out the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. “St. Croix” means Holy Cross.

 

Other sites that can be seen from the boats include: the world’s largest glacial kettles or “pot holes”, Lion’s Head, Turk’s Head and the highlight of the boat tour, The Old Man of the Dalles – the most outstanding natural rock face you’ll ever see.”

 

Cost: $17-21, depending on length of ride and if bought online or at the ticket counter.

 

More information: http://www.wildmountain.com/daily-excursions

St. Croix Paddleboat

Cruise the St. Croix River starting in Stillwater, MN.

Most (if not all) cruises include a meal. Cost varies depending on the day. Check http://www.stillwaterriverboats.com/public-cruises/ for more information or call 651-430-1234.

Jonathan Paddleford

Cruise down the Mississippi on the paddle-boat, Jonathan Paddleford.

Cost: $18 (+port fee) for a 90-minute ride as of Summer 2017

More information: http://www.riverrides.com/pages/public/sightseeing.html

 

Free Women’s Self Defense Class

Free Women’s Self Defense Class offered on the second Sunday of the month. Below is the schedule for 2016.

April 10th 2016: Burnsville Warrior’s Cove 3:30-5pm
May 8th 2016: St. Louis Park Warrior’s Cove 1:30-3pm
June 12st 2016: Little Canada Warrior’s Cove 2:30-4pm
July 10th 2016: Burnsville Warrior’s Cove 3:30-5pm
August 14th 2016: St. Louis Park Warrior’s Cove 1:30-3pm
September 11th 2016: Little Canada Warrior’s Cove 2:30-4pm
October 9th 2016: Burnsville Warrior’s Cove 3:30-5pm
November 13th 2016: St. Louis Park Warrior’s Cove 1:30-3pm
December 11th 2016: Little Canada Warrior’s Cove 2:30-4pm

 

Link: http://warriorscove.com/self-defense-for-women/

Register by entering your information on the right side of the page.

Support Groups for People w/Autism

Sponsored by AuSM, the Autism Society of Minnesota, there are free support groups for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There are two groups that may be of interest to NDI consumers:

Independent Adults with ASD Social Support Group

and

Women with ASD Support Group

 

Both are free, but RSVPs are necessary (if no one RSVPs, group is cancelled).

Link: http://www.ausm.org/mental-health-services/support-groups.html

 

 

Irish Music and Dance Association

For Irish Music and Dance events

http://www.irishmusicanddanceassociation.org/events.html