Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Your little ones will love exploring in a child-friendly environment discovering sensory activities along with songs and movements. Babies and toddlers will have fun with activities and songs. Parenting discussions will focus on your child's age and development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents/caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class.

Join other families to play and learn in a baby-safe environment. Babies will have fun with activities and songs. Parenting discussions will focus on your child's age and development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents/caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other families who are sharing the same experience. What is ECFE? Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers programs for all families with children from birth to grade 3. Programs encourage children to play and explore helping them learn and develop. Support and information for parents/caregivers. It provides information on child development and community resources.

Did you know chickens are omnivores, great composters, eat insects and make excellent pets? Learn flock-starting basics and how to maintain a healthy flock. Topics include breed selection, brooding, coop options and general care. Learn how easy it is to get started with your chicks! Instructor Tom Tidrick has over 30 years of poultry experience. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Maple syrup is among the oldest agricultural products in the United States. Learn when and how to tap maple trees and what tools are needed. We will teach you how to boil syrup and recognize when it is done and share ideas on proper storage techniques. Come with questions. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

At a time when many of us are working from home, kids are back to school, and schedules are starting to fill, it is hard to find a balance between work and family. Discuss ways to: Create boundaries between your work and your family life. Build rituals that you can add to your everyday routine. Structure special time with your family. Focus on your family’s core values.

No matter the occasion, you'll be prepared to dance! Be one of the best dancers at your next event, or just have fun dancing together in class and at home. Try something new to add laughter & romance into your relationship. Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you'll learn easy to remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs from the past to the present, including pop, blues, rock, country and more. If you think you have no rhythm & two left feet, this is the perfect course for you. Couples must register individually. Couples stay dancing together. Casual dress. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Barn quilts tell stories of farms, families, historical events and communities, and painting them has become a popular and rewarding artistic experience. Instructor Cynthia Buchholz will guide you through the process from start to finish and you’ll create a barn quilt that looks professional and represents your creative expression! With a weatherproof 2 foot by 2 foot aluminum composite panel, over 60 high quality paints and all other materials provided, you will leave with your own masterpiece ready to hang and be admired at your home, building or business. No experience necessary! Supply fee of $65 cash paid to instructor at class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

In order to become a better photographer it is critical to know how to operate your camera in manual mode. In this session we will be covering all of the basic elements on the operation of your camera in manual mode. How to determine the correct exposure, white balance, and the basics of composition. In this session bring your camera and one lens around the 24-70 mm range. We also will be covering the various automatic modes of modern digital cameras. Saturday will be a field shoot at a local park and practice using all of the modes on your camera that was instructed in the classroom sessions! Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Learn to repair minor plumbing problems and save money in the process. Take apart different types of faucets, replace pop-up drain assembly and discuss internal working of a toilet. Includes the Step by Step Guidebook to Home Plumbing. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Grab a ball and hit the court! Start with warm-up shots and then join the game. We do not meet on October 31.

Experience and learn the dramatic syle of Tango. It is a progressive /moving dance with a “staccato” movement of the feet, almost “cat-like”. Class will cover basic steps and partnership connection. Don't miss the fun that this class offers! If possible, wear shoes without rubber soles. Couples only please. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Learn the fundamentals of swinging, chipping and putting. Instructed by a golf course pro. Participants must bring their own clubs. Class held at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey. Range fee is included. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Dive into Excel with a guided exploration of how to create a new document and use the quick access toolbar, ribbon, and spreadsheet grid. This course will cover the basics of an Excel document including entering and formatting data and numbers, utilizing multiple pages and using Excel productively. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Guten tag! Guten nacht! How would you like to know these phrases and more? In this basic German course, you will learn the alphabet, words and important phrases to use while traveling. Class fee includes the book used in class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish-speakers in your community, at work, or when traveling. Classes will explore both the language and culture, and focus on pronunciation, reading comprehension, basic grammar and speaking skills. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $99 needs book; $75 has book from previous class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish-speakers in your community, at work, or when traveling. Classes will explore both the language and culture, and focus on pronunciation, reading comprehension, basic grammar and speaking skills. 102 and 103 classes will help you gain fluency and add new vocabulary. For 101 and 102 classes, those with minimal Spanish knowledge can join in to review and practice. Prerequisite for Spanish 103: Spanish 102. Prerequisite for Spanish 104: Spanish 103. The same book will be used for all classes. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $99 needs book; $75 has book from previous class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Continue to improve your Spanish language skills. Gain fluency and add new vocabulary. Participants will need some Spanish experience or completion of Spanish 102. Students will use the same book they used with Instructor Iris Myers for Beginner Spanish 101 and 102. Instructor is a native speaker. Spanish 102 and 103 classes will help you gain fluency and add new vocabulary. For Spanish 101 and 102 classes people with minimal Spanish knowledge can join in to review and practice. Prerequisite for Spanish 103: Spanish 102. Prerequisite for Spanish 104: Spanish 103. The same book will be used for all classes. Instructor is a native speaker. Class fee: $99 needs book; $75 has book from previous class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand on this unforgettable journey. Begin in Sydney, Australia's vibrant metropolis, with city tours and iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House. Then, dive into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, with a catamaran cruise and leisure time. Continue to Melbourne for city exploration and an optional excursion to Phillip Island. Finally, cross over to New Zealand's Queenstown, nestled in the stunning Southern Alps, for adventures like the Milford Sound Luncheon Cruise. Enjoy leisure days in Queenstown, soaking in the breathtaking alpine scenery. With included tours, leisure time, and optional experiences, this trip promises a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. February 10, 2025 - 17 days $9,525 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights Cairns - 3 Night Stay Catamaran Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef Sydney - 3 Night Stay Sydney Opera House Sydney Wildlife World Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise 2 Nights Melbourne Melbourne City Tour New Zealand’s North & South Islands Queenstown - 3 Night Stay 2 Nights Rotorua Thermal Reserve Maori Cultural Performance & Feast National Kiwi Hatchery Hobbiton Auckland Inclusions Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel 4 Inner-Tour Flights 14 Nights First Class Hotels 24 Meals (13-B, 1-CB, 2-L, 8-D) Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Baggage Handling at Hotels Accommodations 3 Nights - Parkroyal Darling Harbour or Radisson Blu Plaza, Sydney 3 Nights - Pacific Hotel or Novotel Oasis, Cairns 2 Nights - Pan Pacific or Crown Promenade, Melbourne 3 Nights - Millennium or Novotel Lakeside, Queenstown 2 Nights - Millennium or Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua 1 Night - Sudima or Heartland, Auckland Airport Area