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Adult Education Programs

From art to technology, we offer all kinds of educational opportunities!

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College classes

Interested in getting more experience with computers or other classes? Minnesota state colleges now offer tuition at $20 per credit for seniors 65 and older.

North Hennepin Community College and Hennepin Technical College are local, affordable college option; come check them out! They have evening, online, and weekend classes.

Fall semester begins August 21.

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North Hennepin Community College
College Admissions Office
763-424-0724
Apply at North Hennepin Community College

Hennepin Technical College
952-995-1300
Apply at Hennepin Technical College

Defensive Driving

Age 55 and up driver improvement classes

Minnesota Highway Safety Council offers defensive driving classes with a certified instructor. This course will save you 10 percent on your auto insurance for 3 years! There are no written or behind the wheel tests. Certificates will be issued upon class completion.

Location

Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.

Dates, times and cost

The fee is collected at the class by the instructor.

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E-reader drop-in class

Curious about accessing library resources on your electronic device?

Here’s your chance for some one-on-one help. Bring your iPad, Kindle, smartphone, Nook or Android and we’ll help you get it “library ready.” Join us for a drop-in pop-up class for seniors.

Instructors

Classes are taught by staff from the Brooklyn Park Library

Location

Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.

Class dates

Second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon

Cost

Free

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Smartphone Workshop

This 2-hour introductory workshop covers some of the most common and basic usage of a smartphone. You will become familiar with:

Important cellphone concepts
Its use in our society
Smart device interface
Buttons
Ports
Status bar
Accessories
Call, voice, and text messaging
Emergency SOS
Sound settings
Simple apps management
Airplane mode
Wi-Fi and hotspot search and internet connections
Light web browsing
Security awareness
Camera use, how to take photos and share via texting
Clock, alarm, stop watch, and world clock settings

We will answer a few questions you may have. We will also look at outside resources to help you learn more about smartphone use.

Instructor

Class taught by “RayTheComputerGuy”.

Location

Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.

Class date

Friday, January 18, 9 to 11 a.m.

Cost

$35

Deadline to register

January 17

Watercolor studio

Adult Watercolor

Explore different ways to use water color through one-on-one instruction. Learn at your own pace in a fun and relaxing atmosphere! No drawing skills required. Patterns are provided and you get a new painting in every session. Materials are provided.

If you are new to this class, please request a supply list when you register. Remember to bring a bag lunch.