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Starting Soon5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly - OrdeanGeneral InterestInstructor: Jordan Fahlsing and Kevin King Do you know the next steps to take so you can retire? Join us for this workshop that will provide insights to help you achieve your retirement goals and help answer the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? In this workshop we’ll also explore how understanding the tax status of retirement investments can help you make informed decisions and avoid paying more than your fair share.Winter 2023
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Starting SoonABC&D's of MedicareGeneral InterestInstructor: Celeste Plunkett This is an educational presentation that will provide a foundation of understanding of Medicare, one letter at a time.Winter 2023
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Aging Successfully Living in CommunityGeneral InterestAn overview 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. This class is a Webinar format. Once you register you will be emailed the class content link. You can view the content at anytime. Please provide an email address when you register. There is an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom on Monday, March 13, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Follow up information will be sent in the confirmation email.Winter 2023
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Apple GraftingGeneral InterestSave or propagate the old family apple tree by learning to graft it onto a new root. Grafting also works on most temperate trees, not just apples. All bands and parafilm, rootstocks, a few non-patented scion sticks & Band-Aids will be available through the instructor. Each student must bring a sharp, straight bladed knife along with $7 for each apple root (supplies limited). Bring your own scion wood from a 1-2 year old 6-8 inch long twig that has been cut directly before class if you prefer. Let the instructor know if you want more than one rootstock. Also you can learn these techniques without purchase of a rootstock.Winter 2023
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Rawpixel Ltd (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Astrology, Numerology, and the Wheel of PredictabilityGeneral Interest“The Wheel of Predictability©” is Pam’s modern version of a horoscope in which she utilizes your date of birth, Numerology and the Houses of Astrology to explore the predictability of life experiences. Discover the hidden meaning of numbers in your date of birth and the numeric formula that reveals when you may be faced with predestined life events, potential opportunities and/or challenges throughout 2023. Additional supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at class time.Winter 2023
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FullAstronomy for EveryoneGeneral InterestClass is meeting in-person at the UMD Planetarium Instructor: Bob King Want to learn more about what's twinkling overhead at night? Get all the latest space news? Join us for four weeks of heaven as we survey the sky. We'll use the planetarium to get better acquainted with the current constellations, planets and deep-sky objects. On clear nights after class, we'll meet at Hawk Ridge to see these spectacular sights through a telescope. Please bring an additional $8.00 fee per person that will go toward supporting UMD planetarium programs, payable to UMD and given to the instructor the first night of class. Class will meet at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on the UMD campus.Winter 2023
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Broadening your Knowledge of InvestingGeneral InterestThis seminar is designed to help you by increasing your knowledge beyond your current investments. It is an expanded look at the “how” of creating an investment strategy as well as the investment components that form your financial picture. And we’ll discuss investing as a process and a journey toward your goals. Must be 18 years or older to attend.Winter 2023
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Nenad Stojkovic (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Building Foundations for Love-to-Learn AttitudesGeneral InterestHow parents can become active partners in their children's education in the classroom, home, and community by empowering their children to own their education.Winter 2023
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Co-Housing 101General InterestAn 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. This class is a Webinar format. Once you register you will be emailed the class content link. You can view the content at anytime. Please provide an email address when you register. There is an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom on Monday, March 20, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Follow up information will be sent in the confirmation email.Winter 2023
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Co-Housing 101 50+General InterestLearn about 50+ (aka Seniors, Elders, Active Adult) communities based on cohousing principles of a property with private homes and common spaces, meals, governing, and activities. Cooperation, collaboration, sharing, access-friendly design, and, especially, caring for neighbors are the values of this age specific cohousing. Explore examples of senior communities. Discuss principles and practices. This class is a Webinar format. Once you register you will be emailed the class content link. You can view the content at anytime. Please provide an email address when you register. There is an optional follow up/discussion on Lee’s Zoom on Monday, March 27, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Follow up information will be sent in the confirmation email.Winter 2023
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Investment Zen (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Confident Retirement: Retirement Income StrategiesGeneral InterestYour successful retirement depends on a sustainable source of income. We will review strategies for pensions, social security and investments. We will discuss health care needs, premature deaths and economic risks. Designed for people approaching retirement or already retired. This class will help you be confident about your retirement. Bring your questions.Winter 2023
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Declutter Your HomeGeneral InterestDo you feel defeated by the clutter in your home? Let me walk you through a simple process that we can apply to any space from your junk drawer to your bedroom . We will cover specific rooms, special cases such as paperwork and collections, and resources in our area to help you with the process. Leave feeling encouraged and capable of reclaiming your space!Winter 2023
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Starting SoonEFFECTIVE USE OF TIME TO STAY FOCUSED AND ACCOUNTABLEGeneral InterestInstructor: 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, and learn 101 ways to minimize your procrastination.Winter 2023
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Great Garden SoilGeneral InterestThe plants in your yard are dependent on healthy soil. Duluth tends to be clay, so you will learn how to modify or adapt garden soil to grow a healthy productive garden. Subtopics include: What are major plant nutrients, how much water does the soil need, how to increase drainage in clay and maintain moisture in sandy soil, and why is pH important to plants.Winter 2023
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Growing Fruit TreesGeneral InterestLearn how to select, plant and care for fruit trees in Duluth. The following types will be discussed: apple, pear, plum, cherry, and some interesting little known fruit trees, cherry-plum, seaberry, serviceberry.Winter 2023
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Jamie Smed (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)HOW TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNICATION IN ANY RELATIONSHIPGeneral InterestInstructor: Yana Stockman One of the most important factors in any successful and long-lasting relationship is communication. This class will provide insight into our own and other people's behavior. We’ll consider your existing relationships, including the relationships with your family, friends, and business relationships. You will learn ways to prevent or resolve conflicts in relationships.Winter 2023
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How to Keep the Family Cabin in the Family - OrdeanGeneral InterestInstructor: Ray Peterson/Carrie Schneider 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.Winter 2023
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WaitlistIntermediate BridgeGeneral InterestEach night with consist of instruction followed by card play - learn by doing and have fun at the same time. New and returning students are welcome.Winter 2023
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Introduction to Intermittent FastingGeneral InterestA broad look at Intermittent Fasting - Intermittent Fasting (IF) is NOT another diet - it’s a lifestyle! We’ll discuss intermittent fasting formats (focused on ‘daily scheduled eating’, not extended fasting); how/why fasting works; unexpected health benefits of IF; strategies for integrating fasting into your lifestyle; how mindset and neuroscience can help you reach your goal, and resources & tools to make getting started easier. We will NOT discuss calorie counting, restrictive eating diets or fitness programs. This class will be held live online on Zoom. Please provide an email address in Eleyo account.Winter 2023
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Intuition: The Key to Self-EmpowermentGeneral InterestDATE CHANGE: Course has been moved to Monday, February 6th Instructor: Pam Losasso This class will review James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy’s” 9 insights that will help to heighten your sixth sense (intuition).Winter 2023
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Ipad & Iphone IntroductionGeneral InterestThe iPad and iPhone are unlike any computer you’ve ever laid your hands on. But despite its friendliness, it’s still a complex piece of hardware and you’ll need to know a little about what makes it tick: how you turn it on for instance, and what functions it’s few buttons offer. And what about all the other controls embedded in the software? How can you use its many features to the fullest? We will endeavor to show you all of this in this class, helping you feel comfortable with the device so you can hit the ground running in no time at all. This class will be held live online on Zoom. Please provide an email address in your Eleyo account.Winter 2023
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WaitlistLandscaping with Native PlantsGeneral InterestGardening for pollinators is growing in popularity as people discover the joys of attracting birds and butterflies to their yard and doing their part to replace lost habitat. Native plants play a crucial role in this effort. The first class will include suggestions for planning a landscape project (big or small), benefits of native plants, plant sources and tips for success. During the second session we will learn about specific native plants, options for buying plants or growing them from seed, examples of landscape projects, and identification & control of the Duluth area’s “top 10” invasive plants. Wild Ones and Duluth Monarch Buddies will have information tables and members available to discuss your specific yard projects and questions before and after class.Winter 2023
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Legal Estate PlanningGeneral InterestInstructor: Carrie L. Schneider An experienced estate planning attorney will discuss and explain information about legal estate planning topics such as: wills, trusts, probate, and power of attorney.Winter 2023
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Hidden Numerology (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Numerology: Age is Not Just a NumberGeneral InterestInstructor: Pam Losasso According to the teachings of Pythagoras, numbers esoterically represent characteristics, abilities, events and the spiritual progression of life cycles. Using the numbers in your date of birth and age, discover their hidden meanings and the predictability of life experiences. Bring additional supply fee of $25 for printed materials and “Numeric Forecast Cards”© to be paid to the instructor at time of class.Winter 2023