Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires that insurance companies offer a 10% reduction on auto insurance for three years if you complete a state-approved defensive driving course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is held at our location - no driving or test required. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Minnesota Safety Council to provide to your insurance agent. 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.

Join instructor Jeremy Ross from Your Bearded Artist and Paint & Sip Minnesota as he guides you step-by-step through the process of creating a painting on a 16 x 20 inch canvas with acrylic paint. No experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to paint and sip through the class. All supplies 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.

Now that you've mastered the basic soap making process, it's time to take on the advanced artistic component of swirling and pouring different patterns! Instructor Trevor Keyler will demonstrate various techniques before it's your turn to create your own beautiful soap designs. Supply fee of $30 due 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.

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. This class is catered to a novice Excel user who would like instruction on application use from opening a new document to editing in simple terms. 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.

Are you ready to kick up your heels and expand your line dancing skills? Join us for an exciting evening of line dancing to Beyonce’s fabulous country song. No partner needed for a night of fun! 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.

A cardio/core workout step class using your body weight as resistance. This weight-bearing aspect is increased every time you step up, improving bone health and density. You will get a great cardio workout while also building muscle, and improving coordination while burning calories. Core conditioning will take place the last part of class, giving you strength and flexibility. Bring to class: Water Yoga mat Optional hand weights 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.

Boost your bones by adding strength training to your exercise routine! Strength training will build your bones and benefit your joints by strengthening the surrounding tissues, maintaining alignment to decrease wear and tear. We will use hand weights, resistance bands, and yoga balls for a total body workout. Participants must be able to get up and down from an exercise mat. Modifications will be provided for beginners and also those further along their fitness journey. Class includes balance training. Online participants need: Cushioned mat or surface, hand weights, resistance band, and yoga ball. All participants should: Dress in comfortable clothing and wear athletic shoes Have water handy Cushioned yoga mat 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.

Fight off the cold and flu season with Kombucha! You will receive a brewing kit and hands-on instruction for your first successful brew. Bring a four-quart pot and wooden spoon. Supply fee of $15 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.

Stay strong and fit! Get your heart pumping with low impact cardio, while increasing your strength, stamina and balance. Bring to class: Water Mat Hand weights from two to ten pounds. 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.

This online class will provide information about what kind of items will likely have the highest return potential value, where to find these items, how to protect and store these items from degradation, and selling and marketing these items. Some specific categories discussed will be introduction to coin collecting, stamp collecting, antiques, collecting miniatures, miscellaneous memorabilia items collecting, buying and restoring antiques and other furniture. The instructor has been involved in collecting many different things during his lifetime, have brought impressive financial returns, some have been a crash and burn experiment in which have lost money. The instructor will share what he knows from personal experience to help prevent other people from taking a financial hit on their hobbies, interests, and collections. 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.

Have some fun participating in this cook-along experience as you learn how to make your own homemade classic pierogi, and wonderful sweet berry pierogi with two types of homemade dough and filling that will make your taste buds dance for joy! We will also be learning how to cook, and freeze these little dumplings that you can make ahead and store for a rainy day. No fancy equipment needed! While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! This class will take place on Zoom free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. You will be receiving an ingredient and supply list for the prep and cook-along in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. You will also be receiving a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes. One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. 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 classical beauty of Italy on this unforgettable journey. Begin in Rome, with city tours and iconic landmarks like the Colosseum. Then, discover the highlights of Assisi, Lucca, and Pisa with tours and a Pasta Cooking Class Lunch. Move on to sightseeing in the great city of Florence and stroll across the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Explore more of Tuscany in Siena and San Gimignano before moving to the beauty of Verona, the site of Romeo & Juliet’s fateful story. End your trip in Venice, exploring the unique city with iconic locations like Doge’s Palace and a ride in a gondola, before bidding farewell to this enchanting country. November 3, 2026 - 10 days $4899 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights: 2 Nights in Rome 4 Nights in Tuscany (Montecatini-Terme) 2 Nights in Venice Area Rome City Tour The Colosseum & Ancient Rome Siena Walking Tour San Gimignano Visit Florence Walking Tour Academy Gallery - Statue of David Lucca Walking Tour Leaning Tower of Pisa Assisi Walking Tour Venice Walking Tour Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square Venice Gondola Ride Verona Walking Tour Verona Arena & Juliet’s House with Balcony Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner & Wine Tasting Pasta Cooking Class Lunch & Wine Tasting Inclusions: Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel 8 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners Professional Tour Director Hotel Transfers Motorcoach Transportation Admissions per Itinerary Sightseeing per Itinerary Baggage Handling at Hotels Accommodations: 2 Nights - Mama Shelter or Starhotels Metropole, Rome 4 Nights - Hotel Adua or Minerva Palace, Montecatini Terme (Tuscany) 2 Nights - Crowne Plaza Venice East, VeniceMestre (Venice Area)

Discover Digital Photography is designed for the novice photographer with no previous experience with digital cameras. This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. If you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those "old school" photo assets. After completing the course, you will understand how the process of composing photos has changed with the evolving capabilities of digital photography. Register online and pay at: https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/discover-digital-photography/ 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.