Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

This presentation provides an overview of ADHD beyond diagnosis as well as the essential steps, tools, skills, and perspectives needed to help your child thrive. Learn about the best supports you will really need, the facts about ADHD beyond the diagnosis that you may not know, and how to best prepare yourselves for the journey ahead

If you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you up to a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, online certified instructors. The course is two sessions of classroom - no driving or test required. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive credit.

Calm and Gentle Yoga This flowing yoga class links poses to create strength, flexibility and balance. Breath awareness and breathing exercises are incorporated to help remove tension and lessen stress. A well-rounded class for a wide variety of participants and ability levels – all poses can be modified to fit the individual’s flexibility level, and options are given. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel.

Teen/Adult Classes: Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner Want to learn to crochet? Afraid to try? Come learn with teacher and crochet designer Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook. We will learn the basics of crochet and make a cowl. Everyone leaves with a cowl around their neck! And if you have crochet experience, you can learn a new stitch (or two!) and expand your crochet skills. No experience necessary. Supplies included!

Want to learn to crochet? Afraid to try? Come learn with teacher and crochet designer Abbey Swanson of The Firefly Hook. We will learn the basics of crochet and make a cowl. Everyone leaves with a cowl around their neck! And if you have crochet experience, you can learn a new stitch (or two!) and expand your crochet skills. No experience necessary. supplies included!

JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center & Balance (on-line) Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; and help strengthen your back and abs from the inside out. The simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose.

Come sample the benefits of Qigong. Qigong will enhance the quality of your life and the lives around you. Join us on Saturdays to experience the activity and further enhance your Qigong work. This practice is open for those just interested in all levels.

Qigong (chee-gong) is an ancient practice that promotes holistic healing through balancing and clearing your energy fields. It is a simple yet effective method to help you reduce stress and help you to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This basic introductory class will learn about Qigong and how it can enhance the quality of your life and the lives of those around you.

WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH (on-line) Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. In fact, heart disease kills ten times more women each year than breast cancer. Symptoms are different for women than men so many symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. You have the power to control, prevent and, in some cases, reverse heart disease. In this workshop, we’ll discuss all the things you need to know: signs, symptoms and risk factors of a heart attack; hormones and your heart; foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease; nutrients that are particularly helpful for heart health; exercise and the 4 numbers you need to know that could save your life.

Calling all first time home buyers! Are you tired of paying rent? Join us for an informative class that will walk you through the home buying and loan process. You may be closer to owning a home than you think, take advantage of your FREE mortgage consultation today! Virtual attendance is also available, call Community Ed if that’s your desired format.

ADHD is about so much more than attention and impulsivity. To really understand ADHD, there needs to be an understanding the role executive functioning contributes to it. This presentation provides parents of children with ADHD an overview of ADHD’s impact on the emotional and social implications on learning, behavior and motivation. By exploring the various aspects of executive functioning, participants will gain insight on common issues associated with ADHD, such as… finding out why homework is so difficult to complete causes for unexpected emotional outbursts the inability to remember to do simple tasks This presentation is led by Molly Perry, a certified ADHD parent coach.

Air Fryer Hype! Copycat KFC, & Recipe Ideas for All Ages! Cook-Along & Demonstration-Style Combination Class (cook-along optional) Have you ever wondered what the Air Fryer Hype is about? Do you have one and want ideas about what to make in it besides fries or crisping up frozen processed foods? Are you thinking about purchasing one but would like to know more about it first? Well…this class may just answer all those questions for you! Have some fun participating in this virtual Air Fryer Demonstration and Partial Cook-Along class as we dive into the world of Air Frying! The instructor will demonstrate some family favorite recipes and invite participants to join in for one of them. The recipes that will be demonstrated include: homemade egg roll wraps, pizza bites, seasoned potato wedges, and burgers! The cook-along recipe will be Copycat KFC Chicken! Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and increase your confidence in using your air fryer. While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients for the cook-along recipe, at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and prep. Come join the fun!

DE-AGE YOUR BRAIN Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You will learn simple, easy to implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

This eight-week class is for all breeds of dogs 5 months and older. In this class we will work on heeling on leash, sit, down, stay, stand for groom and vet examination. We will work on good manners around people and other dogs. Students should bring a regular buckle collar, 6- foot leash (no flexi-leads) and plenty of soft dog treats to class. Classes are held indoors in a heated/ AC facility with matted floors at Water’s Edge Dog Center. Dogs need to be up to date on vaccinations including distemper, rabies, parvo, and bordetella (optional). Young handlers are welcome accompanied by a parent.

FAST FIXES FOR BEATING BELLY BLOAT Have you ever found that in the a.m. your pants fit just fine but by mid-afternoon the waistband is squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or, that no matter how many crunches or ab exercises you do, some days your belly will hang out like you’re 5 months pregnant? In this workshop, you will learn the causes of belly bloat as well as concrete solutions and fast fixes to rid you of it once and for all.

Footloose Chanhassen Dinner Theater Wednesday, February 23 2022 Deadline to register is Feb 2nd Bus leaves Discovery @ 10am, lunch at 11am followed by show @ 1pm, back to Discovery approx @ 4:30pm Hop on the bus and enjoy this exhilarating musical that will bring down the house! Broadway’s smash hit is filled with dazzling choreography, electrifying music and a moving story that will warm hearts and open minds. Lunch included.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class as we share the wonders of BBQ! In this class, we will discover how the culinary creations below are made in a fraction of the time, and experience how they are taken to another level, using the Instant Pot®! On the menu for this complete homemade meal are BBQ Pulled Chicken, Quick Homemade Potato Rolls (baked in the oven), and a side of Twice-Baked Potatoes (IP and Oven). We will also be making a delicious quick slaw that pairs perfectly with the meal. All delicious recipes are made with ingredients that are probably already on hand. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating these dishes with you as well. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants as you cook-along, and increase your confidence in using your electric pressure cooker. While cooking along is loads of fun, it is optional. Participants will receive a list of ingredients at least a week in advance of the class to allow time for shopping.

Have some fun participating in this virtual Instant Pot® COOK-ALONG class! Two types of warm, soothing, satisfying Instant Pot “soups” will be made during this class. Choose one for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or if you have a second Instant Pot® on hand, make both! On the Menu, Classic Chili, Loaded Baked Potato Soup, and Wonderful Homemade Rolls (baked in the oven). Both delicious recipes that will become family favorites guaranteed! Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Experience how the flavors are enhanced and infused by making these recipes in your Instant Pot®! Included in this fee is a copy of the instructor’s personal recipes and preparation guide professionally created in PDF format. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class to allow time for shopping and preparation.

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

In this course we will learn about ways to make the most of the resources available to you today to help you live your best life now and in the future. We will discuss strategies to balance short and long term goals such as managing your lifestyle and preparing for retirement. Your situation is complex, increase your likelihood of success and plan for it.

This six-week class is for all breeds of puppies, age 8 weeks to 4 months old. Each class starts with 15 minutes of puppy play and socialization. Throughout the six-weeks, we work on basic obedience including leash walking, sit, down and stay. We address issues as needed such as biting, house breaking, crate training, etc. Students should bring a regular buckle collar, 6- foot leash and plenty of soft dog treats to class. Classes are held indoors in a heated/ AC facility with matted floors at Water’s Edge Dog Center. Puppies should have their first set of shots including first Parvo/distemper and Bordetella (optional). Young handlers are welcome accompanied by a parent. Register to begin any Monday night.