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St. Paul Freifechter is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the study and practice of Historical Martial Arts. This session's emphasis is longsword, as it appears in the published works of Joachim Meyer (ca. 1537–1571), a Freifechter (Free Fencer) who lived in Strasbourg in the 16th century. The study group is led by founder, head instructor, and president, Scott MacDonald. Scott holds the rank of Fechter in both Longsword and Dussack. Requirements - 2 months of previous historical fencing experience, with a focus on longsword.
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Are you tired of a two-dimensional life? Do you wish you could be weightless? Have you ever dreamed of breathing underwater? If so, Beginning SCUBA Diving is for you! This six-week class will provide all the technical, safety and skills knowledge to begin you SCUBA journey. Each class will include instruction on the physics, safety, and skills of SCUBA diving as well as time in the pool experiencing weightlessness and breathing underwater. Once this class is completed five open water dives with the instructor are all that stand in your way from full Open Water SCUBA Certification. Once this certification is achieved you can SCUBA dive anywhere in the world. Come experience the wonder of SCUBA diving.
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4 Strategies to Protect the House, Farm, Cabin or More
Finance & Business
The Concern: Our family has cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The Problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The Answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.
Spring/Summer 24
Bachata Dance for Adults
Dance
This bachata classes are tailored to adults (18 and older) and in this class sequence you will learn salsa basic footwork, arm-work, body movements technique, and musicality. For the structure of each class, we start with a warm up, then solo steps, then we apply the solo steps with a partner, and finish with stretching. No partner needed but encouraged!
Spring/Summer 24
Basics of Learning Golf
Fitness
This new golf class will be a combination of range and short game area learning using our unique 3-hole short course with regulation sized tee boxes, bunkers, fairways, rough and greens, to re-create actual playing situations. You will not only “learn to play ” but will “play to learn”. Classes taught by renowned PGA Master Professional of Player Development Greg Schulze! Clubs are available to use at the classes if needed. Classes will be held at Les Bolstad golf course on the University of Minnesota - St. Paul campus. Rain makeup date will be May 28.
Spring/Summer 24
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Dimitris Politis (flickr)
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Beginning SCUBA Diving (Ages 12 & up)
Hobbies & Special Interests
Are you tired of a two-dimensional life? Do you wish you could be weightless? Have you ever dreamed of breathing underwater? If so, Beginning SCUBA Diving is for you! This six-week class will provide all the technical, safety and skills knowledge to begin you SCUBA journey. Each class will include instruction on the physics, safety, and skills of SCUBA diving as well as time in the pool experiencing weightlessness and breathing underwater. Once this class is completed five open water dives with the instructor are all that stand in your way from full Open Water SCUBA Certification. Once this certification is achieved you can SCUBA dive anywhere in the world. Come experience the wonder of SCUBA diving.
Spring/Summer 24
Curry In A Hurry
Cooking
Easy Chicken curry for beginners (vegetarian option also available)with turmeric vegetable rice. Do you love curry but intimidated by all the ingredients involved in making traditional curry? This intro to curry class is catered just for you. I will teach you an easy curry recipe that will taste authentic, delicious and ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store. What goes best with curry? Rice of course! Instead of plain boring white rice, you will learn how to make turmeric vegetable rice. Welcome to the world of curries.
Spring/Summer 24
Defensive Driving Refresher
Defensive Driving (55+)
If you have successfully completed a state-approved 8-hour defensive driving course you are eligible to take a 4-hour defensive driving course to renew your insurance certificate. Improve your driving skills, and if you're 55 or older, get a 10% discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course 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 current and former law enforcement. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions.
Spring/Summer 24
Habitat at Home: Using Native Plants to Improve Water and Habitat
Home & Garden
Ecosystems are important for everyone! Learn about the importance of native plants in your yards, gardens, and community spaces. Native plants help protect water quality and create homes for pollinators, birds, and other local creatures.
Spring/Summer 24
Historical Martial Arts - Longsword
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St. Paul Freifechter is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the study and practice of Historical Martial Arts. This session's emphasis is longsword, as it appears in the published works of Joachim Meyer (ca. 1537–1571), a Freifechter (Free Fencer) who lived in Strasbourg in the 16th century. The study group is led by founder, head instructor, and president, Scott MacDonald. Scott holds the rank of Fechter in both Longsword and Dussack. Requirements - 2 months of previous historical fencing experience, with a focus on longsword.
Spring/Summer 24
How To Use Venmo Safely
Finance & Business
Stay up to date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid, and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option.
Spring/Summer 24
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Korean Sword (Haidong)
Fitness
This program is open to ages 12 years old and up or those with permission from the instructor. It utilizes the sword to help students with personal development and leadership skills. It focuses on patterns, fighting drills and target cutting. It is NOT a sport version such as Kendo or Kumdo.
Spring/Summer 24
Landscaping for Year-Round Beauty
Home & Garden
Class will be held outdoors at the nursery and gardens for real-life instruction. Successful landscaping makes our homes more attractive and comfortable. Framing the house with evergreens and flowering shrubs, keeping the yard cool with shade trees and creating privacy with living screens are some of the practical improvements landscaping can bring to outdoor living. Unusual and rare plants can be seen growing here, adding another layer of interest summer and winter. Two acres of gardens overlook Rice Creek. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their home from the street and from their favorite window in the back for landscape suggestions to be discussed in the class.
Spring/Summer 24
Medicare Education: Understanding the Basics
Finance & Business
An educational presentation for anyone who wants to know more about Medicare. Topics will include Parts A, B, C, & D of Medicare, application process, estimated costs, supplements, MAPD, and when is the right time to sign up. This an ideal course for people that are turning 65 or over 65 and coming off their employer medical plan.
Spring/Summer 24
Open Painting
Arts, Crafts & Textiles
Come to this class and enjoy painting with others.
Spring/Summer 24
Tony Mariotti (flickr)
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Plan Your Move
Finance & Business
Is it time to think about moving? Need to get rid of things first? Join us and hear from industry experts on the following topics. 1. Understanding market conditions 2. Preparing your home for sale 3. Organizing and downsizing 4. Moving and relocating 5. Emotional & psychological aspects 6. Financial considerations This class will empower home sellers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the real estate market, downsize effectively, and make informed decisions throughout the selling and moving process.
Spring/Summer 24
Preserving The Harvest - Freezing
Home & Garden
Each year we look forward to garden-fresh fruits and vegetables but the peak season goes by too quickly! Preserving the harvest through freezing is easier and maintains the taste and nutrients better than canning, if done correctly. Whether harvesting from your garden or buying from a farmers market, learn the tools and techniques for freezing fruits, vegetables and herbs to enjoy all winter long.
Spring/Summer 24
Questions and Answers with a MN Will and Trust Planning Attorney
Finance & Business
This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which Trust is best for my needs? Can I use a Transfer-On-Death Deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered!
Spring/Summer 24
Salsa Dance Class
Dance
This salsa classes are tailored to adults (18 and older) and in this class sequence you will learn salsa basic footwork, arm-work, body movements technique, and musicality. For the structure of each class, we start with a warm up, then solo steps, then we apply the solo steps with a partner, and finish with stretching. No partner needed but encouraged!
Spring/Summer 24
Senior Housing: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Finance & Business
We will be discussing lifestyle options for senior living. Should I stay and age in place - making home modifications to reduce safety risks OR should I go – moving to a home option that may be handicapped accessible, single level living? We will take an assessment and give you the tools to make educated decisions.
Spring/Summer 24
So Your Thinking of Leaving Minnesota, An Attorney's Perspective On How To Do It
Finance & Business
A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it Taxes, the Political Landscape, the Weather, the location of Family assets, Debt or Income concerns in Retirement, Cost of Living, Health Concerns or . . . our Friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many States do not tax Social Security, Pensions or other Qualified Retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for Estate Taxes? How do we establish Domicile? How about quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged.
Spring/Summer 24
John (flickr)
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Social Dance Workshop
Dance
Looking for a just few moves to use on the dance floor? Convinced you have 2-left left feet still...it would be nice to dance with your partner? This class for you! Taught by a national dance champion and only one night you'll learn expert tips on how to dance comfortably as a couple along with fun moves that will have you turning, twirling and moving together in no time. Perfect for weddings, special events or just plain fun! Couples only please!
Spring/Summer 24
Social Security: Timing is Everything
Finance & Business
When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? How will this affect my spouse? You have a lot of questions to answer. Mistakes can be costly. We can provide the guidance you need. Join us for a short presentation, Social Security: Strategize to Maximize, to learn how to sort through the options to help ensure the choices you make are tailored to your needs.
Spring/Summer 24
Scott Feldstein (flickr)
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Taekwondo
Fitness
This class is open to ages 8 years old and up who have taken the Beginning Korean Karate class or have received permission from the instructor. It continues the training program allowing the student to work toward their black belt ranks. The curriculum continues to develop the student's knowledge and self defense. Leadership development becomes part of the student's growth as they take responsibility for helping junior students.
Spring/Summer 24
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Justin Stone's T'ai Chi Chih (flickr)
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Tai' Chi Ch'uan
Fitness
For centuries, Chinese people have practiced Tai’ Chi Ch'uan for health, as a martial art, a means of exercise and self-development. See for yourself how the slow movements of this art can help reduce the effects of stress and improve your fitness, flexibility, balance, concentration, and health. This is an excellent, low-impact, non-contact physical fitness program that's ideal for all adults.
Spring/Summer 24
Tantalizing Thai Cuisine
Cooking
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You'll begin by preparing Vietnamese summer rolls served with both hoisin and peanut sauce for dipping. Vietnamese spring rolls follow made with pork, chicken, and glass noodles stuffed in rice paper, fried crispy, and served with the classic nuoc cham for dipping. You'll then prepare Pad Thai blending the vibrant flavors of Thailand with rice noodles using chicken, eggs, chilies, garlic, basil, scallions, bean sprouts, sesame oil, lemon and crushed red pepper flakes. For dessert, refreshing Thai lime custard topped with fresh whipped cream.
Spring/Summer 24