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Adult Improv
Keep a youthful mind and creative spirit by doing improv. Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, and improve skills for work or home while having fun! If you think this is just for young folks, the majority of our adult students are in their 50s and 60s, and the oldest was 99. The class culminates with an exciting recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! Don’t wait, check I performed comedy for a live audience off your bucket list. Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota. No experience necessary. -
Advanced-Beginning Pickleball with Mark Sulzbach
Improve basic strokes. Add consistency, and control. topspin and touch. Learn new strokes, improve footwork and develop strategies. Gain confidence for open play. -
Starting Soon#985 Airport not in Japan (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED & First Aid Training Certification Course
Learn to follow a plan to act quickly and effectively in a life-threatening situation. You will be trained in CPR and Airway Obstruction for adults, children, and infants by practicing your skills with manikins and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) trainers. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting. Please inform your instructor if you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities. Consider bringing a pad or blanket to kneel on. Additionally, this course covers first aid. Learn a plan of action to recognize and deal with sudden illnesses, injuries, and environmental emergencies. This video-based, instructor-led course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Successful participation in this all in-person course results in an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Heartsaver® Certification. The Certificate is valid for two years. The course is the same for first timers and those who are recertifying. Note: We are back to fully in-person training. There is no e-Learning component to this course. -
American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED & First Aid Training Certification Course
Learn to follow a plan to act quickly and effectively in a life-threatening situation. You will be trained in CPR and Airway Obstruction for adults, children, and infants by practicing your skills with manikins and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) trainers. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting. Please inform your instructor if you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities. Consider bringing a pad or blanket to kneel on. Additionally, this course covers first aid. Learn a plan of action to recognize and deal with sudden illnesses, injuries, and environmental emergencies. This video-based, instructor-led course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Successful participation in this all in-person course results in an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Heartsaver® Certification. The Certificate is valid for two years. The course is the same for first timers and those who are recertifying. Note: We are back to fully in-person training. There is no e-Learning component to this course. -
Beginner’s Guide to Using FREE ChatGPT (AI) for Writers
ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! Login information will be emailed before class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class. -
Beginning Pickleball with Mark Sulzbach
Join certified pickleball instructor, Mark Sulzbach, for this beginner's pickleball class! Find the FUN in Pickleball as you learn and improve the basic skills that form the building blocks of this epic sport that has swept the nation. Learn basic strategies and mantras that will help you stay on a successful path. Drills first and then we'll apply the skills in a game at the end of each class. -
Bike Repair/Maintenance: Trailside and Home
Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), how to safety check your bike. If time allows, we will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, how to replace brake and shifting cables. This 3-hour class will progress from basic knowledge and skills to more advanced information. Please bring a bike. Especially one that needs a tune up! -
Bike: Trailside Repair
Many possible issues and problems can and do occasionally occur when riding. We will work through flat tires, wheel issues, dropped chains, cleaning and lubing, replacing tires, and what to buy to handle the unfortunate issues. This is a mix of hands on and lecture. Please leave your bikes at home for this class. -
Canva Academy for Business
Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. -
Canva Creative Projects
Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This online interactive class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts. Whether you're working from scratch or customizing templates, you'll receive step-by-step guidance to turn your ideas into beautiful, print-ready projects. Leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva for all your creative crafting needs. -
Canva Power Hour: Advanced Tricks That Save You Time!
Take your Canva skills to the next level 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. -
Canva Power Hour: Advanced Tricks That Save You Time!
Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results in Canva? Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. By the end of this session, you'll have the skills and confidence to create graphics that attract customers and make your business look polished and professional. This class includes a comprehensive PDF workbook. -
Canva for Awesome Beginners
Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively. -
ChatGPT Powerhouse : Advanced Tips!
Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs. -
Family Field Trips
For assistance in English please call (952) 975-6940. Para asistencia en español llame al 952-975-7206. Información en español al final de la página. Kaalmada af Somali la xidhiidh 952-975-7254. The Family Field Trip program is now a fee-based initiative, with fees determined by your household income. During registration, you will be prompted to select your household's income level and will be charged accordingly for each family member. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Community Education for further assistance. El programa de Excursiones Familiares ahora es una iniciativa con costo, cuyas tarifas se determinan según los ingresos de su hogar. Durante el registro, se le pedirá que seleccione el nivel de ingresos de su hogar y se le cobrará según corresponda por cada miembro de la familia. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en contactar con Educación Comunitaria para obtener más ayuda. 2025-2026 Yearly Household Income / Ingresos anuales del hogar 2025-2026 Family Responsibility/Responsabilidad familiar Under $50,000 0% of ticket fee per person $50,001-$69,999 25% of ticket fee per person $70,000-$99,999 50% of ticket fee per person $100,000 and above 100% of ticket fee per person Friday Family Field Trips / Excursiones Familiares los Viernes Join Community Education select days throughout the year for educational family field trips. These trips provide a great opportunity for the entire family to learn together! ¡Únete a Educación Comunitaria en días seleccionados durante el año para excursiones educativas en familia! Estas salidas ofrecen una excelente oportunidad para que toda la familia aprenda junta. WHO/¿QUIÉNES?: Eden Prairie Schools students ages 4+ with a caregiver! Families with multiple students are welcome to join, but all youth under 18 must attend with a registered adult. Register each person (all children and caregivers) attending. These trips are intended to reduce barriers and provide access to enriching experiences for students who may not otherwise have opportunities to visit these destinations. ¡Estudiantes de las Escuelas de Eden Prairie de 4 años en adelante con un/a cuidador/a! Las familias con varios estudiantes son bienvenidas, pero todos los menores de 18 años deben asistir acompañados de un adulto registrado. Registra a cada persona que asistirá (todos los niños y cuidadores). Estas excursiones están diseñadas para reducir barreras y brindar acceso a experiencias enriquecedoras a estudiantes que, de otro modo, tal vez no tendrían la oportunidad de visitar estos destinos. WHEN/¿CUÁNDO?: Select days throughout the year. Días seleccionados a lo largo del año. WHERE/¿DÓNDE?: A variety of locations throughout the Twin Cities! Busing will be provided to and from Central Middle School (CMS). ¡Diversos lugares en las Ciudades Gemelas! Se proporcionará transporte en autobús desde y hacia la Central Middle School (CMS). IMPORTANT NOTES/NOTAS IMPORTANTES:: If you are registered and cannot attend, but do not communicate to Community Education staff by email or phone and do not show up, your registration for upcoming field trips will automatically be moved to the waitlist. Si estás registrado/a y no puedes asistir, pero no lo comunicas al personal de Educación Comunitaria por correo electrónico o teléfono y no te presentas, tu inscripción para futuras excursiones se moverá automáticamente a la lista de espera. Pack a lunch or bring money to purchase your own food. Ready to eat Every Meal food bags will be available, if needed. Lleva tu propio almuerzo o dinero para comprar comida. Si lo necesitas, habrá bolsas de comida listas para comer de Every Meal. Participants must ride the bus to and from the event. Los participantes deben viajar en el autobús tanto de ida como de regreso al evento. Spots are limited, and no walk-ons will be accepted. Register early to save your spots! Los cupos son limitados y no se aceptarán personas sin registro previo. ¡Regístrate con anticipación para asegurar tu lugar! To protect the health and safety of participants, you may not attend if you or anyone in your immediate household is experiencing symptoms of COVID or is sick. Para proteger la salud y seguridad de los participantes, no se permite asistir si tú o alguien de tu hogar inmediato presenta síntomas de COVID o está enfermo. The goal of the program is to create equitable access, so all youth can experience enriching learning activities with their families. El objetivo del programa es crear un acceso equitativo, para que todos los jóvenes puedan participar en actividades de aprendizaje enriquecedoras con sus familias. In celebration of PeopleFest!, Eden Prairie's community-wide celebration of culture, the July 31st visit to TBD will be open to all residents (as space allows) and free thanks to PeopleFest! En celebración de PeopleFest!, el festival comunitario de Eden Prairie que celebra la cultura, la visita del 31 de Julio al TBD estará abierta a todos los residentes (según el espacio disponible) y será gratuita gracias a PeopleFest! -
Festive Spring Salads
Step into spring with a refreshing lineup of vibrant salads that are as beautiful as they are delicious. In this class, you’ll create hearty dishes like Wild Rice and Breast of Chicken Salad and Wild Rice with Fresh Mushrooms and Cashews. We’ll also explore a colorful vegetarian option: a quinoa salad with multicolored peppers. For something sweet and refreshing, enjoy a cantaloupe and strawberry salad with orange sauce, alongside a stunning raspberry-spinach salad topped with glazed pecans. To round out the evening, you’ll whip up three easy homemade dressings—Feta Cheese, Creamy Blue Cheese, and Orange Dressing—perfect for pairing with your favorite garden greens. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to welcome spring with fresh flavors to share with family and friends. **An ingredients fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at class. Please bring containers. Ages 14+ only, please. -
First-time Home Buyers-Special loans, grants, and funds!
We will review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to YOU- a first-time buyer. With one program, it is possible to buy a home for as little as $1000 of your own funds. You are generally a first-time buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years. -
From Good to Gorgeous: Makeup Tips & Techniques for Women 40+
Have you ever wondered: "How did that happen overnight?" Would you like to look like the very best version of yourself and feel more confident? Makeup routines we used in our 20s and 30s don't work as well us anymore, but what does? This class will offer demonstrations of makeup techniques for women 40+ and answer your questions. You will leave knowing the techniques and types of products that will help you look your very best and you'll also receive a comprehensive handout. Check out Elise Marquam Jahns' YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@EliseMarquamJahns/videos. -
Healing and Balance Yoga For All Levels (Fridays)
Realign your movement through this informal, informative yoga practice. Must be able to get down on the floor and back up unassisted. You need two yoga blocks (4x6x9), a yoga strap, and a ball (eg. tennis ball). Dress for movement. -
Healing and Balance Yoga For All Levels (Mondays)
Realign your movement through this informal, informative yoga practice. Must be able to get down on the floor and back up unassisted. You need two yoga blocks (4x6x9), a yoga strap, and a ball (eg. tennis ball). Dress for movement. -
Help Save a Life from Suicide with QPR Training
QPR means Question, Persuade, Refer, which are three steps to help save a life from suicide. Your instructor is trained by the QPR Institute, whose mission is "to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training." Just like individuals trained in CPR can help save lives, so, too, can individuals trained in QPR. You don't need to be a mental health professional to learn and practice life-saving skills! Join us for this one-hour training to learn the warning signs of suicide, ways to offer hope, and how to refer for help. You'll receive a QPR certificate after finishing the class. -
How to Write Your Life Story
You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. Login information will be emailed before class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class. -
How to Write Your Life Story
You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also discussed. Login information will be emailed before class. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class. -
Improv-Beginner I
Build your confidence, sharpen your quick thinking, and have a blast learning the art of improv! No experience needed—just a willingness to laugh and try something new. Led by Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of Minnesota’s longest-running and most respected improv theaters, this fun and supportive class will help you develop creativity, communication, and performance skills you can use on or off the stage.