Duluth Community Education

Instructor: Jordan Fahlsing Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? Due to COVID, these classes may be switched to online if necessary.

Instructor: Jordan Fahlsing Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? Due to COVID, these classes may be switched to online if necessary.

Instructor: Celeste Plunkett This class is being offered online through Zoom. An email address is required at registration. The instructor will email the link prior to the start of the class. This is an educational presentation that will provide a foundation of understanding of Medicare, one letter at a time. This class will be conducted via Zoom.

Instructor: Lee Pedersen Recorded online instructional video that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. There is also an optional live online follow up/discussion monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month: 4/19, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Discussion about living in community, rather than home care or residing in assisted living or nursing homes, to “age in place”. Explore models for community for second half living and discuss adapting to the Northland.

Instructor: Pam Losasso Using your date of birth, discover the hidden meaning of numbers, the predictability of life cycles, and when you may be faced with potential opportunities and/or challenges. Additional supply fee of $20 to be paid to the instructor at class time.

Instructor: Community Education Staff Recorded online instructional video that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. Join this online informative session on how to become an instructor for Duluth Community Education. This class will include information on lesson plans, rules, regulations, salary, and more. No degrees necessary. You need not have your class developed to attend. *When you sign up you will receive a link to view the online video.

BECOMING A GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR IN MN & WI Instructor: Katrina Viegas Calling all caretakers for aging parents and special needs adult children! Are you struggling to assist your loved one with day-to-day affairs or finances? Are you concerned an adult family member, friend or neighbor is being exploited or can no longer make decisions for themselves? If your conversations have switched from advanced planning to topics like capacity and incapacity, powers of attorney, health care directives, representative payees, or guardianship and conservatorship, then this class is for you.

Instructor: Anna Swarts Perhaps you’ve signed up for one of the online classes but have additional questions that you’d like to ask in-person. In this discussion-based session, bring your questions and enjoy an evening chatting with other like-minded individuals. Enrollment in the online classes is not required, though they do provide more in-depth information on topics to be covered. Open to women and anyone who feels that a women’s group is a comfortable place for them, regardless of gender identity or expression.

Instructor: Anna Swarts Recorded online instructional video and materials that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. Figuring out what gear to bring and where to get it can be confusing when you're just starting out with backpacking. In this class, we'll lay out some of the basics of what to consider when choosing what gear to bring on your backpacking trip as well as look into different strategies of where/how to get this gear. Additional helpful links are provided to help guide you. As you're deciding what gear to bring, the instructor is happy to answer questions via email or online chat. While designed with women in mind, all genders are encouraged to register.

Instructor: Anna Swarts Recorded online instructional video and materials that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. Planning and bringing enough tasty food and water treatment are crucial to any successful backpacking trip. In this class, we'll look at menu planning strategies, types and uses of stoves, and water treatment techniques. Resources are also provided highlighting how to carry and store food. Links with additional information and resources included. As you're planning your food and water strategies, the instructor is happy to answer questions via email or online chat. While designed with women in mind, all genders are encouraged to register.

Instructor: Anna Swarts Recorded online instructional video and materials that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. Perhaps you’ve been interested in getting into backpacking, but don’t know where to begin. Maybe you’re a seasoned adventurer and want to get connected with others in the community. In this course, we will discuss what to consider when planning a backpacking trip: where, when, how far, and how to train so you can hit the trail prepared and with a plan. Though designed with women in mind, all genders are encouraged to attend.

Instructor: Howard Zumdy What is that common thread denominator that becomes the foundation for understanding the difference between believing and knowing? Come join us as we focus on our children and learn about the simplicity of a movement that can change a life forever

Instructor: Yana Stockman Do you ever wonder why your home doesn’t look like the ones in the magazine or how come your life seems so messy or disorganized? Introducing the 21-Day Guide which will focus on changing your clutter habit, help you get organized and allow you to find extra space, more time, and feeling better about your current lifestyle.

Instructor: Lee Pedersen Recorded online instructional video that you can view at any time. Contact information will be provided if you have questions. There is also an optional live online follow up/discussion monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month: 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm. An overview of a multifamily housing model started in Denmark and brought to the United States in the late 1980's. Cohousing combines a collaborative and cooperative community of private residences with common spaces, activities, and governance (no shared income). Examples in the U.S. will be discussed. Resources will be recommended for attendees to use as follow-up.

Instructor: Jessica L. Sterle This informative and thorough program walks participants through the divorce process in Minnesota explaining the steps in a divorce proceeding and the issues of child support, custody, spousal maintenance and division of debts. Participants must be 18 years old or older and not represented by an attorney. This class will be conducted via Zoom.

Instructor: Yana Stockman Time moves quickly and there are only 24 hours in a day to accomplish all of your important things. Learn how to manage your time, day, and life more effectively and efficiently using these 4 key elements: Manage, Focus, Avoid, and Limit. These are the tools; come join the process, practice the skills, learn 101 ways to minimize your procrastination.

Instructor: Ray Peterson An experienced estate planning attorney will discuss different types of ownership structures for cabins including passing the cabin from one generation to the next, maintaining family harmony, shared costs, ownership transfer and endowments.

Instructor: Ray Peterson An experienced estate planning attorney will discuss different types of ownership structures for cabins including passing the cabin from one generation to the next, maintaining family harmony, shared costs, ownership transfer and endowments.

Instructor: Yana Stockman No matter who we are, situations arise in our lives that cause distress, misery, and unhappiness. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies and actions we can take that can help us change our perspectives, reflect on our past, and seek new and positive solutions to find the good in our situation.

Instructor: Pam Losasso Introductory class on learning the things you can do now to develop your sixth sense that will heighten your awareness as to the events taking place in your life.

Instructor: Ray Peterson An experienced estate planning attorney will discuss and explain information about legal estate planning topics such as wills, trusts, probate, and power of attorney.