Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

What happens when we die? Are our loved ones at peace? What do they want to say to us? Bring your questions or experiences you would like to share, and we’ll talk!

Do you have dull and hard-to-use knives in your kitchen? Discover what makes a knife dull, proper edge geometry, proper sharpening tools, knife selection and care, and how to sharpen and maintain the edges of your knives. Plus, learn knife handling techniques and cutting skills to make your food preparation quicker, safer and more fun.

What is Snapchat exactly? Discover everything curious parents need to know about one of the most popular social media apps in the world used by tweens and teens. Learn the foundation for how it's used, the basic features, and more. Stay to up to date in today's digital world!

Learn a unique form of art based on the storytelling history of the Aborigines of Australia. Originally, dots and symbols were drawn in the sand to express sacred meanings and tell a story. Create your own colorful dot painting using multi-colored acrylic paints in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Come and experience the fun, ease, and lack of boundaries this medium offers. Acrylics are easy to use because they are water-soluble, and are not encumbered by numerous technical rules. Acrylics allow the artist to jump in and push the medium to its limits. Explore different styles of painting, tools used, and your own creative powers.

Experience the beauty of ballet! This is a classical ballet class designed for all levels, no previous experience necessary. Improve your posture, create long lean muscles, and learn proper technique with barre work, stretching, and combinations. Join this class and see why they say, "Without ballet life would be pointe-less."

Experience the beauty of ballet! This is a classical ballet class designed for all levels, no previous experience necessary. Improve your posture, create long lean muscles, and learn proper technique with barre work, stretching, and combinations. Join this class and see why they say, "Without ballet life would be pointe-less."

ADULT EXPLORER SERIES Providing outdoor, nature-focused experiences, Three Rivers Explorer Camps, part of Three Rivers Park District, along with Robbinsdale Community Education and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale have teamed up to offer these sessions of outdoor fun that is affordable and accessible for older adults. Activities involve moderate outdoor walking. Dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Birding Join us for an evening of fun and curiosity. Go on a hike with a naturalist to discover what birds are busy using the park. Learn new bird watching skills with provided equipment and resources. Meet at the Crystal MAC Wildlife Area, 61st and Lee, Brooklyn Park.

ADULT EXPLORER SERIES Providing outdoor, nature-focused experiences, Three Rivers Explorer Camps, part of Three Rivers Park District, and Robbinsdale Community Education along with the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale have teamed up to offer these sessions of outdoor fun that are affordable and accessible for older adults. Activities involve moderate outdoor walking. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. Get to Know Your Regional Trails Biking Tour Let’s explore the trails! Discover the vast network of trails in your community! See where you can travel on your bike. Use a provided bike or bring your own. Meet at Bassett Creek Park, 3195 Welcome Ave N, Crystal. Must be 18 or older.

ADULT EXPLORER SERIES Providing outdoor, nature-focused experiences, Three Rivers Explorer Camps, part of Three Rivers Park District, along with Robbinsdale Community Education and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale have teamed up to offer these sessions of outdoor fun that is affordable and accessible for older adults. Activities involve moderate outdoor walking. Dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Stand-up Paddleboarding Try the fast-growing sport ofstand-up paddleboarding, an exciting way to explore the water. Meet at Fish Lake Regional Park, 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove.

ADULT EXPLORER SERIES Providing outdoor, nature-focused experiences, Three Rivers Explorer Camps, part of Three Rivers Park District, along with Robbinsdale Community Education and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale have teamed up to offer these sessions of outdoor fun that is affordable and accessible for older adults. Activities involve moderate outdoor walking. Dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Archery Have you ever wanted to try archery? Join us and learn the basics of archery and elements of safety. Shoot at stationary targets and compete in games. Equipment provided. Meet at the outside field at Robbinsdale Middle School, 3730 Toledo Ave N, Robbinsdale.

Who Are Our Neighbors? Our community is always changing. New immigrants arrive bringing with them new foods, languages, and traditions. The contributions that various people and cultures make to our society continues to expand and strengthen our community. In these monthly sessions, you will have the opportunity to increase your understanding of a local immigrant culture or minority group which is an integral part of the fabric of our community. This series is provided as a collaboration between Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education and Achievement and Integration, Careers and Colleges. During Black History Month learn about the Great Migration of the African American community to the industrial cities of the North, including Minneapolis. From World War I through the 1970’s African Americans moved north looking for higher-paying wages. Discover how this impacted Minneapolis then and now.

Enjoy the sounds of African Hip-Hop music while getting a full-body workout that improves your health and wellness. This high energy dance workout is all about having fun and getting your heart rate up. You will leave full of energy, joy, and wanting more.

Enjoy the sounds of African Hip-Hop music while getting a full-body workout that improves your health and wellness. This high energy dance workout is all about having fun and getting your heart rate up. You will leave full of energy, joy, and wanting more.

Transform the look of your home, shed, or garage with your own hand made barn quilt. What's a barn quilt? Barn quilts are paintings made to look like quilt squares which you may have noticed on buildings throughout the countryside. Join this class and in just a few hours you'll have painted your own 14"x14" painted quilted square that will prove to be a conversation piece for years to come.

Take your taste buds on a trip to the far east! Learn to prepare four favorite Asian dishes from egg rolls stuffed with pork, shrimp and vegetables to chicken egg foo young. Not only will you discover the recipes for these delicious dishes, but you'll master the proper cooking techniques for Asian cuisine. Book your ticket now for this amazing culinary adventure! The menu includes: Egg rolls (pork, shrimp & vegetables) Fried rice (chicken, shrimp & vegetables) Pork chow mein Chicken egg foo young

Inspired by the beauty and strength of ballet Barre Fusion enhances muscle tone, posture, flexibility and confidence by blending ballet, dance, functional strength and mind-body inspired movement. Shape and tone your entire body during this challenging but low impact strength workout.

Inspired by the beauty and strength of ballet Barre Fusion enhances muscle tone, posture, flexibility and confidence by blending ballet, dance, functional strength and mind-body inspired movement. Shape and tone your entire body during this challenging but low impact strength workout.

Take charge of your own home repairs with this hands-on class for the electrical beginner. Discover how to wire single pole, 3-way switches, outlets, and a light fixture, then test the circuit. Learn about home electrical systems and how to rewire a lamp.

Take charge of your own home repairs with this hands-on class for the electrical beginner. Discover how to wire single pole, 3-way switches, outlets, and a light fixture, then test the circuit. Learn about home electrical systems and how to rewire a lamp.

Tired of paying exorbitant fees for plumbers? Master minor plumbing problems and replace fixtures yourself. Take apart different types of faucets, replace a pop-up drain assembly, and discover the internal working parts of a toilet. Cut and glue plastic pipe and solder copper pipe and fittings. Warning: with your new skills, friends and family will call you for help with their plumbing needs!