Lake Superior Community Education

Winter Adult AM Lap Swim - Thursdays Early morning lap swim. Must bring a swim cap, suit and towel. Park in the parking lot off Cedar Road and enter through door #14. There will be no early morning swim if school has a late start or is canceled. Lifeguards: Deanne Thomasen, Lisa Hebl, Molly Negus, & Michelle Thewis January 2nd- April 10th No class 3/20 You may sign up for one time slot for a shorter session or both times slots to swim the whole time (5:40am - 7:00am) Session #1 5:40am - 6:20am - $35 Session #2 6:20am - 7:00am - $35

Winter Adult AM Lap Swim - Wednesdays Early morning lap swim. Must bring a swim cap, suit and towel. Park in the parking lot off Cedar Road and enter through door #14. There will be no early morning swim if school has a late start or is canceled. Lifeguards: Deanne Thomasen, Lisa Hebl, Molly Negus, & Michelle Thewis January 8th - April 9th No class 3/19 You may sign up for one time slot for a shorter session or both times slots to swim the whole time (5:40am - 7:00am) Session #1 5:40am - 6:20am - $32.50 Session #2 6:20am - 7:00am - $32.50

Adult Open Weight Room - Mondays Whether you are looking to learn about weightlifting, or want to get back into weightlifting, or simply expand on your current routine, then Adult Open Weight Room is for you! There will not be a certified instructor or coach. This is an open session for you to use the equipment and workout at your own pace. A supervisor is present to answer questions and provide safety advice with the equipment. Personal training references are also available, ask the supervisor! Supervisor: Dan Thewis January 6 - April 7 6:00 -7:00 pm THHS Weight Room $5

Barn Quilt Workshop Painting barn quilts is a popular, lively and rewarding 4 hour class of guided instruction which will take you through the process of barn quilt painting from beginning to completion. You will learn how to create a barn quilt that looks professional. You will leave with your own masterpiece, ready for hanging and unequivocal admiration. Materials included for class: ~ 2’ x 2’ Aluminum Composite. It is a premium grade material that professional sign makers use. It will never rust or rot. It is lightweight and easy to hang but very sturdy and great to work on. ~60 plus fabulous paint colors to choose from. I use the highest quality Behr Marquee exterior paint ~Purple 3M tape, rulers, pencils, aprons, hair dryers and yardsticks ~Many quilt block patterns to choose from that have been previously drawn out to scale. ~Pictures of Barn Quilts from previous classes (to get ideas) can be found on my FB, Instagram or Pinterest . Bitter Sweet Barn Quilt Company Website Contact: bittersweetbarnquiltco@gmail.com with questions. Tuesday Feb 18, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Materials/Supplies fee $60.00. Paid to the instructor the night of the class. Registration Fee: $42

Companion Planting for Home and Container Gardens Do you know which plants enjoy each other's company? Incorporating flowers with your veggies, herbs, with your flowers, and all of the like together can benefit all of your growing spaces in ways you may not be aware of. This class will help you decide which plants you can incorporate in your planting routines to help benefit health and yields. Instructor: Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, March 12 6:00 - 7:30 pm THHS FACS Room 2305 $25

Driver Improvement, 55+ Driver Discount Program Starting July 1st, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for an 8 hour initial course. It has been reduced to simply a 4 hour course requirement. This registration is for both initial people and those needing the refresher. Taught by a MN Hwy Safety Center trained instructor, it will explore changes in traffic laws, the latest vehicle technology, traffic safety, and accident prevention. Completion of this class qualifies for a 10% reduction on automobile insurance premiums in MN for those ages 55 and over. Please bring a pen or pencil. Also, feel free to bring a drink and snack to enjoy during class. Instructor, Dean Skalicky Two class dates to choose from: You only need to attend one. Monday January 13th Tuesday March 4th 5:00pm - 9:00pm THHS Community Room $24

Estate Strategy Basics No matter your wealth or status, you have an estate. And all estates have something in common - you can’t take it with you when you die. Instructor, Financial Consultant, Jeff Hakala and Paul Spindler Date: Feb 18, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Location: THHS Community Room Fee: $8

Gardening with Natives with Special Focus on Pollinators and Wildlife Are you interested in adding native plants to your landscape? Do you enjoy watching wildlife, bees or birds but have trouble with rabbits or deer munching your precious ornamentals? This class will focus on plants that attract a variety of wildlife and beneficial insects, but help to keep the deer and rabbits from destroying plants you appreciate most. Instructor: Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, February 5 6:00 - 7:30 pm THHS FACS Room 2305 $20

Gear up for Growing Season with Indoor Seed Starting Do you have an interest in gardening, and you're looking to take your skills to a new level? Have you considered starting your own plants, but weren't sure what varieties and when to start them? In this class we'll discuss seed selection, timing, and methods on starting several common vegetable and flower varieties, as well as pre and post-transplant care. Class includes a hands-on seed starting demonstration to take home. Instructor: Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, March 5 THHS FACS Room 2305 $25

Intro to Honey Beekeeping 1 Have you thought about becoming a beekeeper, or pondered about having a beehive on your property? This class is a two part series on honeybees and their care in the Northland. Honey beekeeping is a fascinating hobby, but there are some key concepts to caring for them throughout our changing seasons. If you are interested in learning the basics of beekeeping, the first session will focus on introductory beekeeping, helping you to decide if this hobby is right for you. Intro to Honey Beekeeping II will focus on the more in-depth details of honey production, swarming, and over-wintering. You must take Intro to Honey Beekeeping I to register for the second session. Instructor, Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, January 22 6:00 - 8:00 pm THHS Community Room $35.00

Juniors Curling Class Open to students grades 6-12. This class will be taught by our club's best curlers. Instruction will include everything from the very first steps to advanced strategy for all levels of experience. Location: Two Harbors Curling Club Sundays: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. March: 9th & 16th 1:30 - 3:00 PM $5

PM Lap Swim - Mondays Adult Monday Evening Lap Swim. Must bring a swim cap, suit and towel. Park in the parking lot off Cedar Road and enter through door #14. Lifeguards: Deanne Thomasen, Lisa Hebl, Michelle Thewis, & Molly Negus January 6 - April 7 No class 1/20, 2/17, & 3/17 6:30 - 7:30 pm $55

Planting an Herb Garden Have you wanted to have a specific garden space for growing your favorite herbs? Did you know many herbs can be grown as perennials here in the Northland? Herbs can be easy to grow and you don't need a lot of space to have fresh herbs for cooking or crafting. Learn how to grow many of the herbs used in common everyday meals, salves and crafts, and take home your own herb starting kit for spring planting. Instructor: Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, February 12 6:00 - 7:30 pm THHS FACS Room 2305 $25

Retirement by Design Retirement by Design illustrates how you can help translate one's vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether someone is 10 or 40 years from retirement, attendees will learn investment strategies to help design the retirement they want. You'll also discuss how you can add flexibility to their strategy to help them handle unexpected events and how you can keep their strategy on track. Lauren Farden AAMS Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Monday, March 3rd 5:30 - 6:30 pm THHS Community Room $6

Social Security: Your questions answered Social Security: Your Questions Answered is an educational program for people who are nearing retirement, ages 55 and up who have questions about social security. During this 15-minute seminar we'll help answer these questions: How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan? When should I start taking benefits? What about taxes? Lauren Farden AAMS Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Tuesday, February 4th 5:30pm- 6:30pm THHS Community Room $6

Stretch and Tone This class is designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; increase core stability and bone density by combining light weight lifting with weight bearing exercise and stretching. This class is open to men and women at all levels and can be modified for each individual. Dress in comfortable clothing. If you have an exercise mat and 3 or 5 pound weights, please bring them with you. This class will continue on a month to month basis . Instructor: Melanie Mojkowski Date: Mondays and Wednesdays (class will continue each month based on enrollment). No class February 17 Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Fee: $49

Themed Gardening: The Preserving Garden Have you wanted to learn how to preserve, can and freeze your garden harvests? In this class you'll learn which vegetables, fruits and herbs make the best ingredients for preserving your favorite garden flavors all winter. We'll talk design, how to grow, and timing of those ingredients you'll need to fill your pantry for the winter as well as basic preserving methods. Instructor: Jadell Cavallin Wednesday, February 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm THHS FACS Room 2305 $20