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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register2Daytime Classes are available!Daytime classes are highlighted throughout the catalog with a colored box and a sun symbol.6419.152 M Oct 10 11 AM-12 PM TABLE OF CONTENTSCrafty Corner ................................. 3Leisure, Fun and Games ............... 5Out & About ...................................... 7Reason to Celebrate .................... 10Rochester’s Got Talent ................ 10Sports ................................................ 10Taste of Home Cooking ............... 12CLASS LOCATIONSNorthrop Education Center201 8th St NWMayo High School1420 11th Ave SEElton Hills Elementary School1421 Elton Hills Dr NWQuarry Hill Nature Center701 Silver Creek Rd NEApache MallHighway 52 & US-14Bowlocity2810 N Broadway Dakota Middle School5501 65th St NWKellogg Middle School503 17th St NEKellogg CafeteriaEnter through door #2 and go up the stairs. Turn right and right again to follow the hallway to the cafeteria by the main entrance.If you need an elevator then follow the 1st oor hallway until you see the elevator on your left. Exit on the 2nd oor and turn left. The cafeteria is at the end of the hallway.Kellogg Room 115Enter school through door #2 and follow hallway round to room 115.3 WAYS TO REGISTEROnline RegistrationTo register online go to: www.rochesterce.org/registerPhone 507-328-4000Mail, Drop-off, Stop-inNorthrop Education Center201 8th Street NWRochester, MN 55901Ofce Hours Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PMEmail: rochesterce@rochesterschools.orgDates, times, and class locations are subject to change after time of printing. Check our registration website for the most up to date information. www.rochesterce.org/registerNorthrop Education Center will be CLOSED:September 5, November 24 & 25, December 23 & 26, January 2, 2023Visit our website for programming updates and COVID policies.Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed
3 = Daytime ClassBirthday Card PartyJoin Lee Ann to create some fun and easy birthday cards to send to your friends and family. We all like fun mail. We will decorate the cards with stamps and paper. You can make up to 10 birthday cards.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096421.151 M Oct 3 6-8 PMCandy Corn Table DecorationNot something to eat, but something to brighten up your Thanksgiving table. You’d never guess, but this candy corn decoration is made with beads and pipe cleaners.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016425.151 W Sep 7 6:30-7:30 PM6425.152 Tu Sep 13 11 AM-12 PM Clothespin OrnamentsThese clothespin ornaments are so cute. Make one or make several. If you don’t have time to complete them all in class you can take the supplies home to make more at your leisure. Sure to be the talk of your Christmas tree!$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016416.151 Tu Dec 6 6:30-7:30 PM Crafty CornerCookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with ArtInspire your heart with art by turning a blank canvas into a beautiful picture to hang in your home. Don’t think you’re artistic? Never fear, Rick will be there to guide you through the whole process. Just to change it up we will serve cookies instead of cupcakes in this class. These four classes will all feature a different picture.$15–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016462.151 Tu Sep 13 6:30-7:30 PM6462.152 Tu Oct 18 6:30-7:30 PM6462.153 M Nov 14 6:30-7:30 PM6462.154 Tu Dec 13 6:30-7:30 PM 2023 Personalized Wall CalendarMove over Shuttery! Create your own calendar with either photos or stickers. If you want to bring photos, bring one photo for each month. If you don’t have photos, no worries. We will decorate the calendar with stickers and other scrapbooking embellishments.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096422.151 Th Nov 10 6-8 PM Beading Galore - Holiday OrnamentsBeads can be used for so much more than jewelry. We will make some unique ornaments using a variety of beads.$11–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016423.151 M Dec 19 6:30-7:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register4Fall Shadow BoxBring the fall colors into your home with this easy to create shadow box.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016419.151 M Oct 10 11 AM-12 PM 6419.152 Tu Oct 11 6-7 PMGingerbread HouseTime for the annual Gingerbread House decorating party. The houses are already made and you get the fun of personalizing them however you like.$15–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016413.151 Th Dec 22 6:30-7:30 PM Here Comes Santa OrnamentsThese cute little Santa ornaments will brighten your tree. Make one or more to share.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop6420.151 Th Dec 1 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 1096420.152 Tu Dec 13 11 AM-12 PM Rm 201COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Rope Tree ArtCreate a unique piece of art using rope, beads, and glue.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096418.151 Th Sep 15 6:30-7:30 PMTable Top Christmas TreesFreshen up your holiday decorations with these cute Christmas trees.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop6415.151 Tu Nov 29 11 AM- 12 PM Rm 2016415.152 W Dec 7 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 109Welcome Fall- Scruffy Scarecrow Door HangerSay welcome to fall with this cheery scarecrow to hang on your front door. We will have a variety of supplies so that each scarecrow will be your own unique creation.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096417.151 W Sep 28 6:30-7:30 PM
5 = Daytime ClassLeisure, Fun and GamesBingo Parlor FunNo explanations necessary here, everyone knows how to play Bingo. At our games, everyone’s a winner, so come along and claim your prize. A snack will be served along with lots of shouts of ‘BINGO!’$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6501.151 Tu Sep 20 6:30-7:30 PM6501.152 Halloween BingoM Oct 31 6:30-7:30 PM6501.153 Th Dec 8 6:30-7:30 PMColor FunJoin us for an evening of coloring and conversation. Everyone will receive a coloring book to take home.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016463.151 M Sep 19 6:30-7:30 PM6463.152 M Nov 28 6:30-7:30 PMJava & JeopardyReady to try something new? We are going to liven up our Java Café with a game or two of Jeopardy. Come along and join in the fun. If you don’t want to participate you can be part of the audience cheering the teams on. There will be small prizes for the winning team! And yes, there will still be hot drinks and dessert.$6–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096516.151 W Sep 14 6:30-7:30 PM UNO TournamentAre you an UNO champ or are you new to the game? Either way, you will have fun playing with friends and enjoying a snack together. Don’t stay home in front of the TV, come and have some fun with us. See you there!$6–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016504.151 M Oct 17 6:30-7:30 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Fridays with Friends Social GroupMeet up with old friends and make some new ones. Come to one, or many, of these fun Friday activities. This group is run in collaboration with Parks and Recreation’s Awesome & AccessAble Fitness, Recreation & Wellness Program. Please register with Community Education OR Parks & Recreation, not both.$10–1 Session Fall Craft and Game NightLocation: Northrop–Gym6900.151 F Sep 30 6:30-8 PMHarvest Hunt & Fun at the Plummer HouseLocation: Plummer House6900.152 F Oct 14 6:30-8 PMBowling at BowlocityLocation: Bowlocity6900.153 F Nov 4 6:30-8 PMFall Craft and Game NightLocation: Northrop–Gym6900.154 F Nov 18 6:30-8 PMHalloween MovieHalloween wouldn’t be complete without watching a scary movie with your friends. Popcorn and pop will be served. If you have a suggestion for the movie, make your choice known on the registration page or call our ofce at 507-328-4000. Costumes encouraged.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016510.151 Tu Oct 25 6-8 PM
6Holiday Movie and Popcorn PartyCome take a break before the holiday rush begins. Let’s get together and enjoy a movie and some popcorn. If you have a suggestion for the movie, make your choice known on the registration page or call our ofce at 507-328-4000.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096511.151 Tu Dec 20 6-8 PMJingo BingoDo you like working out clues? Then this is the game for you. Forget the numbers and exercise your detective skills to solve the clues and cover your bingo card. Snacks and prizes for all.$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6508.151 Th Sep 8 6:30-7:30 PM6508.152 Th Oct 13 6:30-7:30 PM6508.153 M Nov 21 6:30-7:30 PM6508.154 Th Dec 15 6:30-7:30 PMLaura Ingalls WilderLaura Ingalls Wilder was a real live girl who lived on the prairie over one hundred years ago. We will listen to stories and sing songs from some of her well-known books, such as, “Little House On the Prairie,” and “On the Banks of Plum Creek.” You can try on a sunbonnet like the one Laura wore, see a corncob doll like Laura’s, and even try playing a ddle, like Laura’s Pa.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016521.151 Tu Nov 1 6:30-7:30 PMAdults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/registerCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Let’s Play Some GamesWhat’s your favorite game? Come along and play with friends. We have a variety of games to enjoy. Or perhaps you have a new game you’d like to teach us. Feel free to bring it along and we can learn it together. A snack will be served.$5–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016503.151 M Sep 12 6:30-7:30 PM6503.152 Tu Nov 29 6:30-7:30 PMPizza, Pop & a MovieTime for another movie night with your friends. Call us at 507-328-4000 with your movie suggestions or tell us when you come to another class. Pizza & pop will be served.$10, $10/$0 Staff–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016529.151 Tu Sep 27 5-7 PM6529.152 Tu Nov 22 5-7 PMWe had some Easter bunny fun!
7 = Daytime ClassWord Search ChallengeEnjoy word search challenges? If so, these classes are for you. We have three offerings this season. As usual you will receive a word search book to take home. Hope to see you there!$7–1 Session Location: Northrop6506.151 M Sep 26 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016506.152 M Oct 24 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 201Holiday Theme6506.153 W Dec 21 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 109Out & AboutAirport TourHave you ever been curious about how an airport is run? How do they keep all the ights on time? How does your bag get to the right plane? You can discover the answers to these questions and many more during our tour of Rochester International Airport. Staff/caregivers do not need to pay but must register if they wish to take the tour as space is limited. Register early to avoid disappointment. Meet inside the main terminal entrance. The tour will begin promptly at 11 AM.$4–1 Session Location: Rochester International Airport, 7600 Helgerson Dr SW, Rochester, MN 559026014.151 W Sep 21 11 AM-12:30 PM A Visit to the Planetarium - ExoplanetsExoplanets is a full-dome movie produced by high school students and college students. It explores planets outside our solar system and discusses the methods used to nd these extra-solar bodies. This visit to the Mayo High School Planetarium will continue with a tour of our Milky Way Galaxy and what we know about the number of neighboring stars that host exoplanets. Once we understand the sheer numbers of exoplanets in our galaxy…what does this mean for our observable universe? Enter Mayo High School through door #6.$4–1 Session Location: Mayo–Rm 1-226 Planetarium6007.151 Tu Nov 15 6-7:30 PMA Visit to the Planetarium - SunstruckDiscover the wonders of our sun. Learn about its birth, how it grew to both support and disrupt life, and travel to the distant future to experience its last moments. Be inspired by actual images of our sun before nishing your visit with a tour of the observable universe. Enter Mayo High School through door #6.$4–1 Session Location: Mayo–Rm 1-226 Planetarium6006.151 Tu Oct 4 6-7:30 PMCinemagicStart your weekend right with Cinemagic! Enjoy munching on popcorn while watching a movie with your friends. Staff will be advised of pick up time when they drop off clients. Please bring money if you want concessions. You can check out the movie the day before by visiting our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RochesterMNCommunityEducation$10, $10 Staff–1 Session Location: Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres, 2171 Superior Drive NW6000.151 F Sep 23 6:45-9 PM6000.152 F Oct 21 6:45-9 PM6000.153 F Nov 11 6:45-9 PM6000.154 F Dec 9 6:45-9 PMFall Apple HarvestJoin us for this popular outing to the Northwoods Apple Orchard. Activities will include a hayride, two corn mazes and the opportunity to visit the animal petting area. Freshly baked donuts will be served. Registration fee includes a bag of apples, gourds, and a small pumpkin. Additional goodies are available for purchase. Please meet at Northwoods Orchard, 8018 75th Ave NW, Oronoco, MN 55960. Directions can be found at www.northwoodsorchard.com. Staff do not need to register but they are welcome to make their own purchases at the Orchard.$12–1 Session Location: Northwoods Orchard6003.151 Th Sep 22 6-7 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022CE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.See page 19 for more information.
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register8Holiday Lights TourBack by popular demand. Join your friends to experience some of Rochester’s most creative light displays! Enjoy classic holiday music aboard the warmth of a decorated trolley as we tour the sights. Tour includes a visit to Santa’s Workshop. Pick-up and drop-off will both be at Northrop Parking Lot. Bus leaves promptly at 6 PM. Due to limited room for wheelchairs please indicate if you prefer to follow the trolley on it’s route while remaining in the comfort of your own vehicle. Santa will still visit you! Because we do not want to have a long posse following the bus, this option is only available if you are not able to board the bus.$20 Riding Bus, $20 Staff, $15 Following–1 Session Location: Northrop–Parking Lot6013.151 M Dec 5 6-7:15 PMFall Kick Off PicnicJoin us for our fall kick off picnic. We will have a variety of outdoor games, plus a small number of adaptive bikes. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to catch up with your friends after the summer. This event is hosted by Rochester Parks and Recreation, and Rochester Community Education at the West Silver Lake Park Picnic Shelter.$7, $7 Staff–1 Session Location: West Silver Lake Park6518.151 F Sep 9 5:30-7 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Fun with RideAbilityOur three hour visit will include activities such as: introduction to the horses; fun equine activities, including Spirit-painting (painting the horses with washable dyes), relay races and other ground games; plus grooming and saddling horses. If they wish, participants will have the opportunity to ride a horse with the supervision of trained staff and volunteers. Upon registration, we will forward you the necessary liability/permission documentation which will need to be returned to Community Education BEFORE the class date. Everyone attending, including staff, must complete the RideAbility Participation Form. For more information and directions, visit RideAbility’s website at www.rideability.org. We will meet at the stables at noon. Promised Meadows, 55523 280th Avenue, Pine Island, MN 55963.$30–1 Session Location: Rideability, Promised Meadows6020.151 Sa Sep 24 12-3 PM
9 = Daytime ClassMayo High School Musical - Save the DateThis is a special opportunity for our Adults with Exceptional Abilities program participants. If you do not typically This is a special opportunity for our Adults with Exceptional Abilities program participants. If you do not typically attend this program please go to attend this program please go to https://rochester.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?schools=20https://rochester.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?schools=20 to purchase to purchase tickets for one of the regular performances.tickets for one of the regular performances.Once again we are invited to be a discerning audience for the nal dress rehearsal for the Mayo High School Fall Musical on Wednesday, November 16th. We will contact you when we know which play they will be performing. The performance will begin at approximately 5:15 PM ending at approximately 8 PM. This event is free, but please register online with Community Education so we know to expect you. Community Education staff will be present, but anyone needing individual assistance must be accompanied. If you would prefer to attend one of the regular performances please purchase tickets at the website above.No Fee–Registration Required Location: Mayo High School–Commons Door 16001.151 W Nov 16 5:15-8 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Quarry Hill Nature Center - Campre CircleJoin us for a fun evening in front of the replace. Games, stories and a live animal will be our entertainment. And of course, no campre would be complete without roasting marshmallows!$12–1 Session Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center6011.151 Th Oct 27 6:45-7:45 PMQuarry Hill Nature Center - Meet the Animals of Quarry HillMeet the animals that call Quarry Hill home. Hear stories about our resident snakes, turtles, frogs, and toads. Learn what they eat and where they sleep before getting to meet and touch them in person!$12–1 Session Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center6012.151 Th Nov 17 6:45-7:45 PM
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register10COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Reason to CelebrateGirls Just Wanna Have Fun - Ready Steady Cook!Ready for a fun girl’s night out? We will divide into teams and each team will have some ingredients with which to create a tasty dessert? Once they are made we will all sit down to sample them and vote for our favorite.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6207.151 W Oct 5 6:30-7:30 PMGuys’ Night Out at BowlocityHey Guys! It’s time for you to have a fun evening out at Bowlocity. We have lanes reserved to begin bowling promptly at 6:30 pm, so come a little earlier to warm up your bowling arm. Hope you get a strike! Staff may pay Bowlocity directly if they wish to bowl.$8–1 Session Location: Bowlocity, 2810 N Broadway6206.151 Th Oct 6 6:30-7:30 PMHoliday Dinner at Victoria’sIt’s back!! We are excited to return to Victoria’s restaurant for our formerly annual holiday dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal with your friends and celebrate the upcoming holidays. Meet at Victoria’s Ristorante in downtown Rochester.$22, $22 Staff–1 Session Location: Victoria’s Italian Ristorante, 7 1st Ave SW6008.151 F Dec 2 5:30-6:30 PMNational Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) DayDid you know that there is more than one National Pizza day in the United States? Yes, ‘National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day,’ is just one of several days when this popular food is celebrated. Join us at the brand new teaching kitchen at Dakota Middle School to build your own personal pizzas. Due to the popularity of pizza, we are running this class twice; please sign up for just one class to let everyone have a chance to attend.$10, $10 Staff–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6204.151 M Nov 7 5-6:30 PM6204.152 W Nov 9 5-6:30 PMRochester’s Got TalentChristmas Carol Singalong“Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph,” “Silent Night,” “The Little Drummer Boy” -- what is your favorite Christmas song? Come to sing or come to listen, but come one and all for a sweet Christmas music singalong!$5–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016116.151 M Dec 12 6:30-7:30 PMSports Gym JamJoin Jan for some fun and tness and boost your energy levels. Remember to wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. Basketball and kickball are among the choices of sports to enjoy.$15–3 SessionsLocation: Northrop–Gym6605.151 W Sep 7–21 6-7 PM6605.152 W Sep 28–Oct 12 6-7 PM6605.153 W Oct 19–Nov 2 6-7 PM6605.154 W Nov 9–23 6-7 PM6605.155 W Nov 30–Dec 14 6-7 PM Happy FeetDon’t let the cooler weather keep you from getting some exercise. Join Kathy to walk inside and clock up some steps. Keep those Fit 5 goals going!$15–3 Sessions Location: Elton Hills–Hallway6602.151 Th Sep 8–22 6-7 PM6602.152 Th Sep 29–Oct 13 6-7 PM6602.153 Th Oct 27–Nov 10 6-7 PM6602.154 Th Nov 17–Dec 8Skip: Nov 246-7 PM $10–2 Sessions Location: Elton Hills–Hallway6602.155 Th Dec 15–22 6-7 PM
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 202211 = Daytime ClassHalloween DancePut on your costume and your dancing shoes and join us for our annual Halloween Dance. Music provided by Music in Motion. We will have a photo booth for you to take some spooky photos with your friends. Light refreshments will be served. $12–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6208.151 F Oct 28 6:30-8 PMHoliday Dance‘Tis the season to be jolly! Get into the spirit of the season at our festive Holiday Dance. Let’s get dressed up and have some fun dancing with our friends. Light refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored with Parks & Recreation. $9–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6209.151 F Dec 16 6:30-8 PMPLEASE NOTE NEW ENTRANCES FOR THE DANCE! You can park and enter from the back of the school at door #6 which has an accessible ramp for wheelchairs and walkers. Alternatively, you may enter from the front of the school at door #1; this entrance involves stairs and has limited parking but some may prefer to be dropped off here. Both entrances bring you into the building right next to the cafeteria, which is the location of the dance. Alternatively, you may use door #2 as in the past.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register12Taste of Home CookingHalloween BarkThis spooky Halloween bark is easy to make and fun to share with your friends and neighbors. Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6346.151 W Oct 26 6:30-7:30 PMHarvest Apple GaletteWow your friends with this yummy apple galette. A galette is a pie without a top crust. So easy to make and delicious to eat. The perfect dessert for a fall evening.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6344.151 W Nov 30 6:30-7:30 PMIt’s a Wrap! Lunches to Go!Save time and money by preparing these easy wraps and roll ups for work or travel. Make them the night before and then grab them as you leave the house to enjoy for lunch when those hunger pangs hit. We will enjoy these wraps in class, along with salad and fruit. These classes are held in our fabulous new learning kitchen at Dakota Middle School.$12–1 Session • 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching KitchenBuffalo Chicken Wraps6342.151 W Sep 21Halloumi Wraps 6342.152 W Oct 19Fajita Wraps6342.153 W Nov 2Pasta PerfectionJoin Travis Pearce in our fabulous new learning kitchen to learn the secrets of making perfect pasta dishes. In the rst four classes you will work with different varieties of pasta and sauce and then choose your own protein and veggies to add. The last two classes will focus on baked dishes. Each class will focus on a different culinary skill. Once the work is done we will sit down together to enjoy our meal. Travis is a professional chef who currently works as the program coordinator for school nutrition services at Rochester Public Schools. Please note, this is a hands on class, not just a demonstration; please come ready to cook!$15, $15 Staff Eating–1 Session • 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching KitchenPesto6340.151 M Sep 19Marinara6340.152 M Oct 3Alfredo6340.153 M Oct 17Scampi Style6340.154 M Nov 14Lasagna6340.155 M Nov 28Baked Ziti6340.156 M Dec 12CE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.See page 19 for more information.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 202213 = Daytime ClassSmart Cooking - Skillet SkillsWe are so excited to introduce you to the brand new teaching kitchen at Dakota Middle School. This season we will be focusing on making delicious meals that can be made in a skillet. Once we have nished cooking we will sit down to enjoy our meal together and rate the recipe. Staff are welcome to attend but are requested to register and pay if they wish to eat. Please note, this is a cooking class so please come prepared to be involved in the meal preparation.$15, $15 Staff–1 Session • 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching KitchenRavioli Lasagna6343.151 M Sep 12Egg, Hashbrown and Bacon Skillet6343.152 M Sep 26Chicken Parmesan6343.153 M Oct 10Loaded Sweet Potato Nacho Fries6343.154 M Oct 24Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Skillet6343.155 M Nov 21Smashing SmoothiesCome mix up a lot of fun at Rick and Jenny’s Smoothie Parlor. Your taste buds will have a wonderful treat when you sample the great avors they have in store for you.$9–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6308.151 W Oct 12 6:30-7:30 PMNo Bake Millionaire’s ShortbreadThis dessert is not just for millionaires! It’s the perfect dessert to share over the holidays. No baking required. Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota Middle School–D130 Teaching Kitchen6345.151 W Dec 14 6:30-7:30 PMConnect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2022Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register14Night on the Town - Willy WonkaBring your golden ticket to this scrumdidilyumptious musical treat! Pure imagination abounds in this fantastical tale of the mysterious candy man in this delightful stage adaptation of “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” and featuring songs from the beloved 1971 lm. With a deliciously eccentric cast of colorful characters, Willy Wonka and his band of Oompa Loompas lead sweet-natured Charlie and some wickedly precocious children through a labyrinth of lemon drops, life lessons and giggles galore on a tour of the wonderfully weird candy factory. $30, $30 Staff–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre, 220 E Center Street6009.151 F Sep 16 6:45-9 PMNight on the Town - A Christmas CarolJoin us for a spirit-lled holiday treat for the whole family! This musical adaption of Charles Dickens’ beloved Yuletide story, is sure to delight, entertain, inspire and enchant. Experience the magic with Ebenezer Scrooge as he greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Charles Dickens’ timeless tale invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the merriment of the season with their family and loved ones.$30, $30 Staff–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre, 220 E Center Street6010.151 Sa Dec 10 6:45-9 PMJoin us for a Night on the Town!No refunds unless we can sell your ticket. Show starts promptly at 7 PM.Please register early and indicate if you require wheelchair access as there is limited availability.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 202215 = Daytime ClassMEET TRAVIS Pearce, cecDakota Teaching Kitchen’s Head ChefTravis began his career twenty years ago working as a line cook in a number of restaurants for a few years after he graduated from Le Cordon Bleu at the top of his class. He has cooked for United States politicians, entertainers, professional athletes, and foreign dignitaries. He has since become a Certied Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation. His biggest hope for this amazing new Learning Kitchen is to have a place where we can, as a community, have a fun and engaging place not to just learn, but to actively participate in the joys of cooking healthy and amazing dishes.Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Ready Steady Cook! Page 10National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day Page 10Halloween Bark Page 12Harvest Apple Galette Page 12It’s a Wrap! Lunches to Go! Page 12Pasta Perfection Page 12Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills Page 13Smashing Smoothies Page 13No Bake Millionaire’s Shortbread Page 13Sign up for one of these classes in the brand new Teaching Kitchen!MEET ben joslinNew Planetarium DirectorBen Joslin is the Director of Rochester Public School’s Planetarium at Mayo High School. He graduated with a degree in science from the University of Arizona and has a graduate degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has taught Astronomy and Earth and Planetary Physics in the district for the last 6 years, and has been teaching science and math since 2005. Check out the planetarium classes on page 7!
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register16We had so much fun at the Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social in July at Goose Egg Park.Hope you can join us next year!
17 = Daytime ClassPARTICIPANT NAME Fall 2022 RegistrationCheck the box for the class you want to register for and add up the column totals. Please update your health records in your online account at time of registration. We also would like to know if we may take your photograph so please answer yes/no on your registration.Start DateCourse Name Participant STAFFSEPTEMBER09/07 Gym Jam $15 09/07 Candy Corn Table Decoration $8 09/08 Jingo Bingo $7 09/08 Happy Feet $15 09/09 Fall Kick Off Picnic $7 $7 09/12 Let's Play Some Games $5 09/12 Smart Cooking - Ravioli Lasagna $15 Staff Eating $15Staff Not Eating FREE09/13Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 09/13Candy Corn Table Decoration $8 09/14 Java & Jeopardy $6 09/15 Rope Tree Art $8 09/16 Night on the Town - Willy Wonka $30 $3009/19 Color Fun $7 09/19 Pasta Perfection - Pesto $15 Staff Eating $15Staff Not Eating FREE09/20 Bingo Parlor Fun $7 09/21It's a Wrap! Lunches to Go! - Buffalo Chicken Wraps$12 09/21Airport Tour $4 FREE 09/22 Fall Apple Harvest $12 09/23 Cinemagic $10 $10 09/24 Fun with RideAbility $30 09/26 Word Search Challenge $7 09/26Smart Cooking - Egg, Hashbrown, and Bacon Skillet$15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE09/27 Pizza, Pop & a Movie $10 Staff Eating $10 Staff Not Eating FREE09/28 Gym Jam $15 09/28Welcome Fall - Scruffy Scarecrow Door Hanger$8 09/29 Happy Feet $15 09/30Fridays with Friends Social Group - Fall Craft & Game Night$10 OCTOBER10/03 Pasta Perfection - Marinara $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE10/03 Birthday Card Party $9 10/04A Visit to the Planetarium - Sunstruck$4 FREE10/05Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Ready Steady Cook!$10 10/06 Guys' Night Out at Bowlocity $8 10/10Smart Cooking - Chicken Parmesan$15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE10/10Fall Shadow Box $8 10/11 Fall Shadow Box $8 10/12 Smashing Smoothies $9 10/13 Jingo Bingo $7 10/14Fridays with Friends Social Group - Harvest Hunt & Fun at the Plummer House$10 COLUMN TOTAL $ $10/17 UNO Tournament $6 10/17 Pasta Perfection - Alfredo $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE10/18Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 10/19 Gym Jam $15 10/19It's a Wrap! Lunches to Go! - Halloumi Wraps$12 10/21 Cinemagic $10 $10 10/24 Word Search Challenge $7 10/24Smart Cooking - Loaded Sweet Potato Nacho Fries$15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE10/25 Halloween Movie $7 10/26 Halloween Bark $10 10/27 Happy Feet $15 10/27 QHNC - Campre Circle $12 10/28 Halloween Dance $12 10/31Bingo Parlor Fun - Halloween Bingo$7 NOVEMBER11/01 Laura Ingalls Wilder $7 11/02It's a Wrap! Lunches to Go! - Fajita Wraps$12 11/04Fridays with Friends Social Group Bowling at Bowlocity$10 11/07National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$10 Staff Eating $10 Staff Not Eating FREE11/09 Gym Jam $15 11/09National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$10 Staff Eating $10Staff Not Eating FREE11/10 2023 Personalized Wall Calendar $9 11/11 Cinemagic $10 $10 11/14Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 11/14 Pasta Perfection - Scampi Style $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE11/15A Visit to the Planetarium - Exoplanets$4 FREE 11/16Mayo High School Musical - Save the DateFREE11/17 Happy Feet $15 11/17QHNC - Meet the Animals of Quarry Hill$12 11/18Fridays with Friends Social Group - Fall Craft and Game Night$10 11/21 Jingo Bingo $7 COLUMN TOTAL $ $Registration is continued on next page.
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register18Fall 2022 RegistrationcontinuedName House/Agency Check for new addressAddress City Zip Code Email address Check for new email addressGender M / F (please circle) Birth date Home Phone Staff/Family Contact Phone Emergency Phone Parent/Guardian Name Permission to use your photograph in publications and social media Yes No PAYMENT OPTIONS PARTICIPANT TOTAL $ (Enter amount from reverse side) PAYMENT Cash Check Number (Make checks payable to “Community Education”) U Care # ADULTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ABILITIES REGISTRATION FORMNorthrop Education Center • 201 8th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 • www.rochesterce.org/register • 507-328-4000STAFF TOTAL $ (Enter amount from reverse side) Paid by Participant Paid by House/Agency Cash Check Credit CardOR INVOICE GUARDIAN Guardian’s Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Email address Discover MasterCard VISA AmEx Card # - - -Exp. Date /Signature Card holder’s printed name 11/21Smart Cooking - Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Skillet $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE11/22 Pizza, Pop & a Movie $10 Staff Eating $10 Staff Not Eating FREE11/28 Color Fun $7 11/28 Pasta Perfection - Lasagna $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE11/29 Let's Play Some Games $5 11/29Table Top Christmas Trees $8 11/30 Gym Jam $15 11/30 Harvest Apple Galette $10 DECEMBER12/01 Here Comes Santa Ornaments $7 12/02 Holiday Dinner at Victoria's $22 $22 12/05 Holiday Lights Tour $20 $20 Following the Bus $15 12/06 Clothespin Ornaments $8 12/07 Table Top Christmas Trees $8 12/08 Bingo Parlor Fun $7 COLUMN TOTAL $ $12/09 Cinemagic $10 $10 12/10Night on the Town - A Christmas Carol$30 $30 12/12 Christmas Carol Singalong $5 12/12 Pasta Perfection - Baked Ziti $15 Staff Eating $15 Staff Not Eating FREE12/13Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 12/13Here Comes Santa Ornaments $7 12/14No Bake Millionaire's Shortbread$10 12/15 Jingo Bingo $7 12/15 Happy Feet $10 12/16 Holiday Dance $9 12/19Beading Galore - Holiday Ornaments$11 12/20 Holiday Movie & Popcorn Party $7 12/21Word Search Challenge - Holiday Theme$7 12/22 Gingerbread House $15 COLUMN TOTAL $ $Movie & Class SuggestionsParticipant Column Totals $ Staff Column Totals $
19 = Daytime ClassREGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegistration begins upon receipt of brochure. Prompt registration is encouraged to ensure a spot in the desired class.Fill out one registration form per person. Mail or drop-off registration form and payment. Online registration is also available at rochesterce.org/register.Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend regular Community Education classes may do so independently or with the assistance of an aide or other special assistance.There is a coordinator who can help with registration, accessibility, and other needs. Call 507-328-4063.CLASS CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICYClass cancellation must be made a minimum of one week prior to the class starting date for a full refund. Due to processing costs, we can no longer offer refunds for amounts $5 or less.PICK UP/DROP OFFDo not drop participants off without checking if an instructor is present, and please be prompt in picking up participants following a class or trip. SUPERVISIONParticipants who require personal assistance for physical or behavioral issues, or active seizure disorders, must be accompanied and supervised at all activities by a staff/caregiver. HEALTH CONCERNSIf you would like to update the Community Education staff of any health concerns or allergies, call 507-328-4000.INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYIf Rochester Public Schools are cancelled for the day, all Community Education day and evening classes are cancelled. If school begins late, Community Education morning classes will not meet. Classes that begin at noon or after will be held. If school dismisses early, all Community Education classes are cancelled for the remainder of the day and evening. If school is not cancelled, but the weather is threatening, evening classes may be cancelled by 3 PM. In all weather-related circumstances, local radio stations will announce our cancellation. You can call the Community Education Weather recording at 507-328-4010. You can also sign up for RPS Skylert message system to be notied regarding weather-related announcements at www.rochesterschools.org/families/family-toolkit Do we have your current email address? We send out an e-newsletter with information on upcoming classes and we’d love to make sure you receive it! Call our ofce or email Stephanie to make sure our les are up-to-date with your information.507-328-4000stconkright@rochesterschools.orgREGISTRATION NOTE: All past due balances must be paid in full before future registrations can be completed.
SEPTEMBER 2022MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 25 6 7 8 912 13 14 15 1619 20 21 22 23 - FRIDAY24 - SATURDAY26 27 28 29 30Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register20Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Candy Corn Table Decoration6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Fall Kick Off Picnic5:30-7 PM West Silver Lake Park Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Let’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Candy Corn Table Decoration11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Java & Jeopardy6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Rope Tree Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Night on the Town - Willy Wonka6:45-9 PM Rochester Civic TheatrePasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Airport Tour11 AM-12:30 PM Rochester International Airport It’s a Wrap! Lunches to Go! 5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Fall Apple Harvest6-7 PM Northwoods Orchard Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Fun with RideAbility12-3 PM Rideability, Promised Meadows Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Welcome Fall- Scruffy Scarecrow Door Hanger6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Fridays with Friends Social Group6:30-8 PM Northrop - Gym
OCTOBER 2022MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 283121 = Daytime ClassPasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Birthday Card Party6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 109 A Visit to the Planetarium - Sunstruck6-7:30 PM Mayo - Rm 1-226 Planetarium Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Ready Steady Cook!6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Guys’ Night Out at Bowlocity6:30-7:30 PM Bowlocity Fall Shadow Box11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Fall Shadow Box6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Smashing Smoothies6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Fridays with Friends Social Group6:30-8 PM Plummer House Pasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen UNO Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 It’s a Wrap! Lunches to Go! 5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Halloween Movie6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Halloween Bark6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Quarry Hill Nature Center - Campre Circle6:45-7:45 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Halloween Dance6:30-8 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria
NOVEMBER 2022MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 47 8 9 10 1114 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 2528 29 30Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register22Laura Ingalls Wilder6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 It’s a Wrap! Lunches to Go!5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Fridays with Friends Social Group6:30-8 PM Bowlocity National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym 2023 Personalized Wall Calendar6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Pasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 A Visit to the Planetarium - Exoplanets6-7:30 PM Mayo - Rm 1-226 Planetarium Mayo High School Musical - Save the Date5:15-8 PM Mayo - Commons Door 1 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Quarry Hill Nature Center - Meet the Animals of Quarry Hill6:45-7:45 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Fridays with Friends Social Group6:30-8 Northrop - Gym Smart Cooking - Skillet Skills5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Table Top Christmas Trees11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Let’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Harvest Apple Galette6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen
DECEMBER 2022MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 25 6 7 8 9 - FRIDAY10 - SATURDAY12 13 14 15 1619 20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 3023 = Daytime ClassHappy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Here Comes Santa Ornaments6:30-7:30 PMNorthrop - Rm 109Holiday Dinner at Victoria’s5:30-6:30 PM Victoria’s Italian Holiday Lights Tour6-7:15 PM Northrop - Parking Lot Clothespin Ornaments6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Table Top Christmas Trees6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Night on the Town - A Christmas Carol6:45-9 PM Rochester Civic Theatre Pasta Perfection5-6:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Christmas Carol Singalong6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Here Comes Santa Ornaments11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym No Bake Millionaire’s Shortbread6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - D130 Teaching Kitchen Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Holiday Dance6:30-8 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Beading Galore - Holiday Ornaments6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gingerbread House6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 HPPY HOLIDAYS!
ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLSNorthrop Community Education201 8th Street Northwest Rochester, MN 55901NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAIDPermit No. 1000 Rochester, MNREGISTER TODAY! ONLINEwww.rochesterce.org/register MAILNorthrop Education Center201 8th St NWRochester, MN 55901 CALL507-328-4000 FAX507-328-4015 DROP INNorthrop Education CenterMain OfceM-F 8 AM-4:30 PM DROP OFFDrop Box in the front of Northrop Education Center, 24 hours a dayRochester Parks and Recreation also has some great events for you to try out. Checkout their classes: rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-classes/adaptiveFIT Five is a Special Olympics program that makes it easy for anyone to get t. Look for this logo next to all our classes where you could record your activity towards your exercise goals. You can learn more about this program at Fit 5 - Special Olympics Minnesota, or for local information contact LeAnn at specialolympicsrochester@gmail.comCE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.See page 19 for more information.Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed