Robbinsdale Area Schools Community Education

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.

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 Learn the ancient sport of archery. The basics are easy to pick up. The fun is in honing your skills to master the bow. Join us to discover the basics of archery and elements of safety. Shoot at stationary targets and compete in games.

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 Hike with a naturalist to discover what birds are busy using the park. Acquire the skills you need to discover which birds share the park and your yard with you each day. Join us for an evening of fun and curiosity!

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 how different our community looks from your bike seat. Learn the best trails for biking around our area and where you can safely travel on your bike.

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 of stand-up paddleboarding, an exciting way to explore the water. Since you stand on your paddleboard, you get a unique vantage point allowing you to view what's in the water and what's out on the horizon. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a new way to partake in our beautiful Minnesota summers.

Learn to sail on a “WindRider 17 Sailing Trimaran” from certified instructors. Discover the joy of sailing in a small group setting designed to maximize the hands-on experience for each participant. Upon completing the course you will be invited to join the Northern Breezes Boat Club where you can continue sailing without owning a boat; all while wearing your recently earned "skipper's hat!"

Donut Make You Wonder? Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am Join us at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, for coffee, discussion and donuts. A $2 fee is payable at the door, but you must sign up in advance at rdale.eleyo.com or call 763-504-6990. This series is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Robbinsdale Community Education. Stew Thornley - Hit or Error? Official Scorekeeping for MN Twins & Timberwolves Stew Thornley is an official scorer for Major League Baseball, recording the scores for the Minnesota Twins home games and is part of the four-member MLB Official Scoring Advisory Committee. Stew also is an official scorer for Minnesota Timberwolves games. Listen as he discusses the differences and similarities between the jobs. Watch plays and vote if you believe it is a hit or an error. This is your chance to call the plays!

Donut Make You Wonder? Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am Join us at Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive N, Crystal, for coffee, discussion and donuts. A $2 fee is payable at the door, but you must sign up in advance at rdale.eleyo.com or call 763-504-6990. This series is a cooperative effort of the cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale and Robbinsdale Community Education. Annette Fragale - Hats off to Magic Enjoy time with friends watching veteran performer Annette's comedy magic show. Her sense of humor and magic illusions are sure to delight and amaze you. Annette performs all over the community, stars in the award-winning TV show “Magic Book Nook” and hosts “Yoga on the Go.” Annette’s motto is: “If you don’t have wrinkles, you haven’t laughed enough.” Come and create some wrinkles.

Hobby Groups Meet with others who share your passion. All abilities welcome. All groups are self-directed. Bring your own supplies. There is no class fee to participate, but there is a $7 annual fee per person for most groups. Stop by the Adult Enrichment office at Pilgrim Lane in Plymouth to join a Hobby Group. Wood Carvers Calling all interested men and women! Bring your carving tools and projects and join this fun group of woodcarvers. As we work on projects we share patterns, techniques, suppliers and general knowledge. Basic carving skills are required. Thursdays, 8:30-11 am,

Hobby Groups Meet with others who share your passion. All abilities welcome. All groups are self-directed. Bring your own supplies. There is no class fee to participate, but there is a $7 annual fee per person for most groups. Stop by the Adult Enrichment office at Pilgrim Lane in Plymouth to join a Hobby Group. Needle Arts If you love needlework of any kind, you’ll love this group. We share patterns, supplier ideas, general knowledge, mutual support and a cup of coffee. Fridays, 9-11 am

Showtime Chorus Do you love to sing? Our Showtime Chorus has more than 25 singers but is looking for both men and women to join their talented bunch. Thursday, 9:15-11:15 am PL 218

Hobby Groups Meet with others who share your passion. All abilities welcome. All groups are self-directed. Bring your own supplies. There is no class fee to participate, but there is a $7 annual fee per person for most groups. Stop by the Adult Enrichment office at Pilgrim Lane in Plymouth to join a Hobby Group. Harmonica If you are yearning to play harmonica, come share your talent and general harmonica knowledge, or learn new skills from your peers. Wednesdays 12:30-2 pm

Hobby Groups Meet with others who share your passion. All abilities welcome. All groups are self-directed. Bring your own supplies. Story Theater For over 25 years we have been showing children that reading is fun! Explore dramatic reading and learn techniques of reading with expression. Attend two meetings per month to rehearse stories to perform for children in our elementary schools and other community locations. No Fee. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, noon-2:30 pm, in the Performance Center at Pilgrim Lane. Drop in and see what we're about.

Join Sybil Smith, author of the Twin Cities Fishing Guide (4th Edition) and Twin Cities Shore Fishing Maps (East and West), for tips on the best fishing in the Twin Cities area. Learn how to select the best lakes year-round, her 3 magic words, techniques for each species, make worms to take home and more. Plus, door prizes and other fun.

Kayaks are easy to use a great way to traverse the famous Minneapolis waterways. Join us as we meander from Cedar Lake through Lake of the Isles and on to Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun). After a stop for lunch (included), we will paddle back to Cedar Lake. Instruction and guide provided by Active Solutions. Open to all abilities, as this is a great opportunity if you have never been in a kayak!

Imagine, all your photos, all in one place and a system that allows you to access any photo & movie in literally seconds. Learn about scanners for copies & repair of older prints and slides, cloud storage services; owning vs renting. Discover everything you need to know to complete this project and quickly. Never worry about losing another photo again!

Grow fresh vegetables and herbs with very little weeding using containers or raised beds. Maximize limited space and sunlight to grow tomatoes, peppers, scallions, lettuce, and potatoes from spring through fall. Learn about container soils, raised bed location and construction, best watering practices, and plant varieties to consider. Come with a list of questions and leave with a plan for your 'farm to table' garden.

Discover the wonderful world of woodworking! Learn shop and tool safety as well as operation of the table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, power sanders, drill press and routers. Construct an Adirondack chair, Free Little Library, or project of your choice upon approval by instructor. Returning woodworkers welcome!

Discover the wonderful world of woodworking! Learn shop and tool safety as well as operation of the table saw, band saw, jointer, planer, power sanders, drill press and routers. Construct an Adirondack chair, Free Little Library, or project of your choice upon approval by instructor. Returning woodworkers welcome!