Are you wondering if you will have enough saved for retirement? Join this dynamic workshop packed with strategies to secure your financial future. Learn how to retire with confidence by addressing financial concerns and practical strategies including building guaranteed income, protecting savings from market volatility, optimizing for tax efficiency and safeguarding loved ones from life's what-ifs.

The Driver Discount Program is a state-approved accident prevention/insurance discount class that is open to the public. Pre-registration is required. A Precision Driving Center of Minnesota certified instructor teaches this class. Participants will be provided the latest information regarding driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology, and updates on traffic laws. This class has something for everyone! Participants ages 55 and older who complete the course qualify for up to a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years and must take a four-hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

Join us on October 16, 9am - 1pm at Shakopee West Middle School for the 2026 55+ Scott County Expo. This event will include the following; - Continental Breakfast- Vendor Exhibits- Entertainment- Lunch-Prize Drawings- Health Screenings

The 2026 Scott County 55+ Senior Expo connects businesses and organizations with older adults and caregivers throughout Scott County. Vendor set-up begins at 8am. Registration includes one table and two chairs. Please bring your own tablecloth and a labeled raffle item (gift basket, gift card, etc.) to help make the event fun and engaging for attendees.

Always wanted to learn or refresh your Spanish? This class focuses on building conversational skills through interactive practice. Topics include greetings, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, and basic grammar. You'll engage in small conversations and explore cultural insights like word origins and dialects. Zoom access and basic computer skills required. Meets six times.

Continue your Spanish journey in Beginner Spanish Part Two! Build on conversational skills for directions, restaurants, and everyday interactions. Learn vocabulary on weather, dates, family, and key verbs like ser and tener. Explore cultural topics on food, family, and friendships. Open to new and returning students. Zoom access and basic computer skills required. Meets six times.

This intermediate course helps adults improve conversation skills through interactive lessons. Topics include AR verb conjugation, infinitives, future tense, prepositions, and more. Practice making plans, discussing preferences, and explore holiday traditions in Spanish-speaking countries. Open to new students and previous Beginner Spanish Part 1 and 2 conversation participants. Zoom access and basic computer skills required. Meets six times.

Free Mini Class for National Community Education Week! Try online cooking with this free mini class. Cook along with Kirsten as she makes Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Rounds with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. A recipe handout is provided before class and a link to the class recording is shared afterwards so you can revisit anytime. This class will take place live online via Zoom, in partnership with other districts in the metro area. You will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the class date. Please ensure the correct email is associated with your account.

Explore the craft of voiceovers! Learn from a working voice actor. Get an inside look at their start in the industry. Discover how easy and affordable it can be to set up and work from home. You will read a script and receive coaching and performance ideas while your instructor takes notes to create a voice evaluation you will receive in a follow up call. One-time, 90 minute, 1:1, video-chat class! Learn more: http:// www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class, day and time of your convenience.

Join us for a fun and creative class making 25 all occasion cards, five each of five designs. All materials are pre cut and ready to stamp and assemble. Your registration includes supplies, envelopes and tools. Please bring your own adhesive. Card themes may include birthday, sympathy, thank you or blank for your own message.

Take your Canva skills to the nextl evel with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half.

This course introduces adults to the fundamental principles of chess in a structured and engaging format. Participants will develop an understanding of piece movement, game rules, tactical patterns, opening concepts and strategic thinking. Designed for beginners or those looking to improve, this class emphasizes critical thinking, decision-making and practical gameplay in a supportive learning environment. Meets four times.

Dreaming of college? The path to graduating with less debt starts here. Join us for a College Planning 101 workshop to learn how to save on the cost of college and avoid excessive debt. Learn how choices made in high school can affect admissions and financial prospects, college financial aid and why it is not too late to plan.

Glass mosaic may sound complex but this class makes it fun and approachable as you create a suncatcher or candle lantern. Browse patterns, stencils and colorful pre-cut glass to design your piece. The first night focuses on building your project (with some homework). The second night covers grouting, glass cutting and additional techniques. Supply fees paid to instructor: Suncatcher - 10" $27, 8" $25, 6" $20, candle lantern 11" $45. Meets two times.

Use farmer’s market produce to make satisfying soup. Join Kirsten live online to cook along or watch and ask questions as she prepares Colorful Chicken & Squash Soup and Greens & All Beet Soup. She will also demonstrate a pantry friendly Thai Pumpkin Soup for those times when the market is closed or you don’t feel like going out. A recipe handout is provided and this live class is recorded so you can refer back as needed. This class will take place live online via Zoom, in partnership with other districts in the metro area. You will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the class date. Please ensure the correct email is associated with your account.

Discover traditional Scandinavian cookies in this hands-on class. Learn to make krumkakes using Nordic Ware irons, Italian pizzelles, almond sandbakkelse in tart tins and lace-like rosettes dusted with powdered sugar. You’ll leave with authentic recipes, expert tips and confidence to bake these festive treats at home. Bring a $14 supply fee payable to the instructor at class.

Have you ever wondered, “How did that happen overnight?” Would you like to look like the best version of yourself and feel more confident? Makeup routines that worked in our 20s and 30s may not work as well anymore, but what does? This class includes demonstrations of makeup techniques and products that can help you look your best. You'll also receive a comprehensive handout to use at home.

Chef Mimi will teach you how to make delicious chicken pad thai, including how to properly prepare and build the flavor profile of an authentic pad thai sauce. This classic dish is known for its balanced blend of sweet, salty, sour and spicy flavors. A $20 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class.

Furoshiki is a square piece of fabric that has been used in Japan for centuries to wrap, protect and transport items along with many other practical uses. In this course, you’ll explore the versatility and multifunctionality of furoshiki, discovering how this simple cloth can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Get ready for your next holiday gathering and bring a friend to share the baking fun! In this class, we’ll mix, bake, decorate and prepare 10 different holiday treats from scratch using the freshest ingredients like creamy butter, rich chocolate and nuts. No holiday is complete without sprinkles, spices and peppermint! All treats are freezable, so you can enjoy them later in the season. Please bring containers, wax paper, and parchment to take home 10 dozen treats. All other ingredients will be provided.

Curious about meditation but unsure where to begin? This workshop introduces the practice with clarity and accessibility. Learn what meditation is and is not, clear common misconceptions and practice simple breath awareness, body scan and heart-centered visualization techniques. Gain tips for starting a home routine and discover ways to bring more calm and clarity into daily life.

Join us for a lively discussion about Islam and the diverse cultures that practice it. Learn about food, clothing, marriage celebrations and other traditions represented here in Minnesota, while exploring how some cultural practices are misrepresented as “Islamic.” This class offers a safe space to ask questions and learn from one another.

Kimbap is Korea’s answer to the perfect rice roll, similar in shape to sushi yet uniquely its own with savory cooked fillings that create distinctive flavors and textures. Join Chef Tess for this fun filled cook-along adventure and explore the art of making Bulgogi Kimbap rolls from start to finish, rivaling any you would find in a restaurant. From seasoning the rice to marinating and cooking Bulgogi, preparing colorful vegetables including a quick pickle, and crafting a delicate omelet, you will bring everything together into beautiful hand-rolled Kimbap. Along the way you will discover the key differences between sushi and Kimbap, practice rolling and shaping techniques, and enjoy the bold balanced flavors of your creation. Whether you are a busy home cook or a curious foodie, you will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to turn simple ingredients into a variety of healthy delicious gourmet kimbap. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional.

Looking for a creative and delicious gift idea? Join our hands-on make-and-take class, perfect for bakers and home cooks of all skill levels. In this fun, interactive session, you will create four mason jar gifts filled with tasty meal or baked good mixes. Each jar will be assembled and ready to share, with your own creative flair and charming tags - perfect for holidays, hostess gifts or just because.