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Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and crafts classes, babysitter educational courses, cooking classes, driver's education, defensive driving courses, exercise classes, firearm safety, music lessons, and more.

- Community trips ?- Health and fitness classes - Intergenerational programs - Special events - Volunteer income tax assistance

Diversion services help youth make better choices and parents recognize signs and symptoms. Topics include: - Chemical Awareness Program (CAP) (tobacco, e-cigs, alcohol, and drugs) (not a treatment program) - Restorative Justice Conferencing: Mediation that includes offender, victims, and their respective support groups - Community work service hours - Creative Responses to Conflict (helping the youth to develop alternative ways in dealing with conflict) - Restitution - Bullying Awareness Program (BAP) - Distracted Driving Awareness Program (DDAP) (helping young drivers become educated on how to prevent risky behaviors and attitudes while driving or prior to being a licensed driver) - Responsible Social Media Use (RSMU) (helping youth who are struggling to use social media in a healthy way) - Theft Awareness Program (TAP) - Teen Intervene Program (TI)

Defensive driving course for 55 years or older drivers - This is an 8 hour program and there are no examinations - Completion of the course will qualify you for less expensive automobile insurance rates. Classes are often held through local Community Education offices and Senior Citizen Centers. Persons can call each of these agencies for information about possible upcoming classes - Registration for these classes are held through the Community Education District #318. - Refresher classes and one 8 hour beginner class in Grand Rapids - Classes in Cohasset every month; one 8 hour and one 4 hour - Classes in Deer River through Community Education - Classes in Hill City through Community Education - Classes in Coleraine through Community Education - Classes in Bigfork through the "Over 50 Club" - There are many contact places for Driver Safety Program classes. These classes give the participants a 10% reduction on car insurance, plus keep them up to date on driving rules and driving problems. There are two classes; first an eight hour beginning classs (two 4 hour sessions); secondly after 3 years a 4 hour refresher class. All classes have a fee of $12.00 AARP Members and $14.00 non-members

Community education offering: - Adult enrichment - Family events - Free open gym - Kid's Club Childcare - Little Giants preschool - New driver education - Open gym - Youth enrichment

- Archery club - Community resource program - Computer classes - Disabled adult program - Exercise classes - Gardening classes - New driver education - Parenting classes - Preschool programs - Spanish classes - Tennis lessons - Trips and tours

- Activities and programs for adults and children - 55 and over Driver Improvement Program (55 Alive) - First Aid/CPR training - Summer recreation

- Bridgewater Elementary: 401 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)664-3300 - Greenvale Park Elementary: 500 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)645-3500 - Sibley Elementary: 1400 Maple Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)645-3470 - Northfield Middle: 2200 Division Street South, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)663-0650 - Northfield High: 1400 Division Street South, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)663-0630 - Area Learning Center: 201 Orchard Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)645-1201 - Longfellow School: 201 Orchard Street, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)645-1200 - Community Services: 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057, (507)664-3649

55+ Driver Discount Program courses are sanctioned by the State Department of Public Safety and will help people save 10% on auto insurance premiums. All driver improvement courses must be refreshed every three years in order to maintain this discount. ?Offers courses through multiple options to fit customers' needs, including self-paced, virtual meetings, and classroom training. - Certified driving instructors trained by the MN Highway Safety & Research Center ?- Eight hours of classroom instruction on driver safety, including steering and braking techniques for a first-time person. Completion of a four-hour refresher every three years after this initial course to maintain the insurance discount.

Information available to the public on programs of AARP including: - AARP Driver Safety Program: Driving program geared to assist seniors in maintaining and improving their driving skills. Initial class is 8 hours, follow-up classes are 4 hours every 3 years for a mandatory 10% discount on auto insurance in Minnesota - Information on insurance for automobiles, homes, mobile homes, motor club, health and life, prescriptions, investments, etc. - Information on legal services for seniors - Publications of AARP available - Information on tax assistance sites available to seniors February - April

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, arts and crafts classes, before and after school child care, cooking classes, driver's education, sports and recreational activities, swimming lessons, and youth enrichment programs.

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including: - Adult recreational sports - Drivers training - Fitness center - Senior driving classes - Youth enrichment program - Youth recreational sports - Walking program

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members of all ages including: - Adult Basic Education: Includes citizenship, college readiness, English as a second language (ESL), GED, job preparation, and online learning classes - Adult enrichment classes: Includes culinary, garden, health and wellness, and more - After-school programs - Exercise classes: Includes dance, pickleball, swimming, yoga, and more? - Driver training for new drivers and older adults - Youth summer programs - Youth sports and recreation

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include child and babysitting safety programs, driving classes, health and wellness, and more.

Community education programs for all ages including GED and ESL: - GED and ESL classes: Most classes are offered through the Mankato Consortium, some classes are held at the New Ulm Public Library. - Enrichment Activities - One-day bus tours available during the year Defensive Driver Classes: - Drivers 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their vehicle insurance premium for three years. Classroom driver's education is offered fall and winter-spring for students who turn 15 with behind-the-wheel available during the summer.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include computer classes, driver's education, field trips, health courses, professional development classes, recreational classes, swimming lessons, youth enrichment classes, and more.

Provides the following services: - Arts and crafts instruction - Cooking classes - CPR and First Aid - Dance classes - Exercise programs - Financial planning - Firearm safety - Martial arts instruction - New driver instruction

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include babysitting courses, driving classes, fitness center, golf simulator rentals, sports and recreation, swimming lessons, youth classes, and more.

- Defensive driving classes - Discussion Groups: Creative writing and book club - Exercise classes including yoga - Foot care provided by Mary T. Home Health - Health insurance counseling - Information and referral - Library including book loan, audio books, large print books, and video tapes - Parkinson's support group and AA meetings - Recreational and educational activities include defensive driving, woodworking, card groups, bingo, choir, and crafts - Senior Companion (friendly visiting) program - Senior dining provided by Volunteers of America - Trips to local attractions, theater events, breakfast and dinner outings, and extended trips - "Voice of Experience" newsletter

- Ballet, jazz dancing, and tap dancing - Swimming; contact MaryAnn at (320)568-2532 - Walking programs - Adult/child mentoring program - Baseball and softball - Archery, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and golf - Day camp - Computer classes - Mature driver training - Youth community service programs

Classes offered year round in adult education. Can make special arrangements for disabled adults to participate in programs through the Learning Exchange. Classes include: - Driver's education - Adult basic education - English as a Second Language - Citizenship - GED preparation

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include arts and crafts classes, computer classes, cooking classes, diving school, dog obedience classes, general sports and recreation, health and wellness courses, lifeguard training, music lessons, nutrition education, and more.

Community education programs and classes: - Archery - Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction - Basketball, softball, volleyball and football - Business consulting services - Computer classes - Cooking classes - CPR/First Aid - Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess - Field trips - Fishing - Foreign language instruction - Golf - Gym games - Knitting instruction - Mature driver training - Painting classes - Parenting classes - Parenting skills development - Personal finance instruction - Photography instruction - Sewing instruction - Sign language instruction - Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training - T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics - Woodworking instruction - Writing instruction - Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.

Offers educational, recreational, cultural, and leisure activities throughout the city for adults of all ages. A community Education catalog of classes is sent to all Saint Paul homes several times a year and is also available by calling. Classes vary at each site and may include: - Adult community education classes and workshops - After school youth programs - CPR classes for infants and adults - Drivers education classes in classroom and/or behind-the-wheel - Summer day camps for children and youth - Swimming lessons and water aerobics - Volunteers utilized in a variety of classroom settings and community sites

Offers educational, recreational, cultural, and leisure activities throughout the city for adults of all ages. A community Education catalog of classes is sent to all Saint Paul homes several times a year and is also available by calling. Classes vary at each site and may include: - Adult community education classes and workshops - After school youth programs - CPR classes for infants and adults - Drivers education classes in classroom and/or behind-the-wheel - Summer day camps for children and youth - Swimming lessons and water aerobics - Volunteers utilized in a variety of classroom settings and community sites