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TABLE OF CONTENTSCrafty Corner ................................. 2Leisure, Fun and Games ............... 4Out & About ...................................... 5Reason to Celebrate ..................... 7Rochester’s Got Talent ................. 8Sports ................................................. 8Taste of Home Cooking ................ 93 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.orgDaytime Classes are available!Daytime classes are highlighted throughout the catalog with a colored box and a sun symbol.6415.152 W Oct 23 11 AM-12 PM CLASS 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-14Dakota 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.Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch7291 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville, MN 55976Dates, 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:November 28 & 29; December 24 & 25Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedCE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.See page 10 for more information.COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
1Happy Almost Fall!I hope you are having an amazing summer and are getting ready to enjoy some fun fall activities. How did you like our different format this summer? This was an experiment and we want to know your thoughts. Would you like to do this again next year, or would you rather take the longer break in the summer and start in September as usual? You can let us know by calling our ofce at 328 4000, or by telling us when you attend class. Everybody’s voice is important to our decision making.You will notice on the back cover that we have a big event planned for August 3rd to celebrate 50 years of Community Education here in Rochester. This free event should be a lot of fun. There will be live music, food trucks, giveaways and demos from instructors.Speaking of celebrating, check out the information on our 50th Anniversary Homecoming Dinner and Dance on page 17. This is going to be a very special evening of food, dancing and looking back over 50 years of our Adults with Exceptional Abilities activities. I hope to see many of you there!Enjoy the rest of your summer!StephanieCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register2Crafty CornerBeading Galore - Design Your Own BraceletTime to make some new bracelets and show off your creative talents. You will go home with two beautiful new bracelets to add to your collection.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016429.151 Tu Nov 19 6:30-7:30 PM Candy Cane WreathCreate a candy cane wreath to add to your holiday decorations.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016465.151 Tu Nov 26 6-7 PM Card PartyJoin Lee Ann to create some fast and fun easy greeting cards that you will be glad to send to that someone special. Staff are also welcome to register and create cards.$10, $10 Staff–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096423.151 Tu Oct 29 6:30-7:30 PM Clay Leaf BowlsCreate these beautiful leaf bowls by pressing leaves into clay and painting them in fall colors. We will have some already made for you to paint in class and some that you can model yourself to paint at home when the clay has hardened. I know we say this often, but they make great gifts!$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016417.151 M Nov 4 6:30-7:30 PM = Daytime ClassCookies 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. These three classes will all feature a different picture.$15–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016462.151 M Oct 21 6:30-7:30 PM6462.152 M Nov 18 6:30-7:30 PM6462.153 M Dec 16 6:30-7:30 PM Deck the HallsYou can’t have too many decorations around the holidays. Join your friends to have fun and make these two cute additions.$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096419.151 Tu Dec 10 11 AM-12 PM 6419.152 Tu Dec 10 6-7 PM Diamond Art PaintingHave you tried Diamond Art Painting? This new craft is easy, fun, and produces beautiful art work. We are going to create colorful bookmarks that would make wonderful gifts for the holidays. We will learn how to make them in class and then everyone will leave with their own supplies to complete at home. You are not going to want to miss this fun new craft!$15–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016428.151 Th Dec 5 6-7 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
3 = Daytime ClassIt’s a Blank SlateTurn this boring, blank stocking into a unique holiday decoration. We will have lots of bling for you to make it spectacular!$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016418.151 M Dec 2 6:30-7:30 PM Jingle Bell TreeDeck your halls with this eye-catching jingle bell tree plaque. Fun and easy to make.$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016464.151 Tu Nov 12 11 AM-12 PM 6464.152 Tu Dec 3 6-7 PM Suncatcher ButteryWe are going to use our beading skills to make a beautiful buttery suncatcher using a whisk!$12–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1126427.151 Tu Oct 22 6-7 PM Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/registerFall FoliageWe had fun making spring decorations using embroidery hoops. Now we are changing things up for a fall theme. In this class you can choose to glue your leaves and pumpkins onto the burlap or try your hand at sewing them on.$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016415.151 Tu Oct 15 6-7 PM6415.152 W Oct 23 11 AM-12 PM Fall OrnamentsMake some fall ornaments. Some are ready-made for you to paint, and some you will create yourselves.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016416.151 Tu Oct 1 6-7 PM Gingerbread HouseTime for the annual Gingerbread House decorating party. The houses are already made, and you get the fun of personalizing them however you like.$20–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016413.151 Tu Dec 17 6:30-7:30 PM6413.152 W Dec 18 11 AM-12 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register4Java & JeopardyReady to try something new? We have livened 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. And yes, there will still be hot drinks and dessert.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016516.151 W Oct 30 6-7 PM6516.152 W Dec 11 6-7 PM Jingo BingoWe’ve had a break from Jingo recently, but now its back. Work out the clues and ll out your Jingo card, just like Bingo. Snacks and prizes for all.$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6508.151 HalloweenTu Oct 29 6:30-7:30 PM6508.152 ThanksgivingTu Nov 26 6:30-7:30 PM6508.153 HolidayTh Dec 19 6:30-7:30 PM Let’s Play Some GamesGame night is a good time to hang out with friends and have some fun. Bring along a new game if you have one to share.$6–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016503.152 M Oct 28 6:30-7:30 PM Pizza, Pop & a MovieTime for another movie night with your friends. Call us at 328-4000 with your movie suggestions, or tell us when you come to another class. Pizza & pop will be served.$10, $10 Staff Eating–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086529.151 Th Oct 17 5-7 PM6529.152 Tu Nov 12 5-7 PM Leisure, 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 “BINGO” shouts!$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6501.151 Tu Oct 8 6:30-7:30 PM6501.152 Th Nov 14 6:30-7:30 PM6501.153 Th Dec 12 6:30-7:30 PM Color FunJoin us for an evening of coloring and conversation. Everyone will receive a coloring book to take home.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop6463.151 Tu Oct 1 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 1126463.152 M Nov 11 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 3066463.153 Tu Dec 3 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 112Halloween 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 328-4000. Costumes encouraged.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086510.151 Th Oct 31 6-8 PM Holiday 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 328-4000.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086511.151 Tu Dec 17 6-8 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
5 = Daytime ClassUNO and Yahtzee TournamentAre you an UNO or Yahtzee 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: Northrop6504.151 M Oct 14 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016504.152 W Dec 4 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 306Word 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: Northrop–Rm 3066506.151 Tu Oct 22 6:30-7:30 PM6506.152 M Nov 25 6:30-7:30 PM6506.153 Holiday ThemeTu Dec 10 6:30-7:30 PM Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/registerOut & AboutCinemagicStart 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/RochesterCE$10, $8 Staff–1 Session Location: Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres6000.151 F Oct 11 6:45-9 PM6000.152 F Nov 8 6:45-9 PM6000.153 F Dec 6 6:45-9 PM A Visit to the Planetarium - Creepy CosmosIt’s dark! It’s cold! It’s lonely! It’s dangerous! As Halloween approaches, are you brave enough to join us to see what scary things are in outer space?? We will y around our solar system, and then into deep space, to see what creepy things are hiding in the cosmos! Boo! Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.$5, $0 Staff–1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6006.151 Th Oct 3 6-7:30 PM A Visit to the Planetarium - The Life of a Star... Truly Stellar!From their early beginnings to their inevitable demise, the life of a star is truly…stellar! Come along as we y through the observable universe to visit stars at every stage of their development. From the birth in a nebula, to the free burning stage on the main sequence, to the spectacular death, the Mayo High School Planetarium can bring each of these and more within your reach. Join us for a stellar ride through the observable universe. Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.$5, $0 Staff–1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6007.151 Tu Nov 19 6-7:30 PM Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedBOWLINGDIAMONDFIREMANGINGERBREADHALLOWEENHOLIDAYHORSEJAVAJINGLENEWSIESPLANETARIUMPOPCORNSUNCATCHERCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register6 = Daytime ClassFall 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 generous bag of apples and gourds, plus a small pumpkin. Additional goodies are available for purchase. Please meet at Northwoods Orchard. 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.$15–1 Session Location: Northwoods Orchard, 8018 75th Ave NW, Oronoco, MN 559606003.151 Th Oct 10 6-7 PM Mayo High School MusicalOnce again, we are invited to be a discerning audience for the nal dress rehearsal for the Mayo High School Fall Musical. The play this year has yet to be announced. The performance will begin at approximately 5 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 https://rochester.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?schools=20.$0–1 Session Location: Mayo High School–Commons Door 16001.151 W Nov 20 5-8 PM Holiday 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 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, the trolley no longer has a wheelchair lift. If you would like to follow the trolley in your own vehicle, please let us know when you register. 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.$23, $23 Staff–1 Session Location: Northrop–Parking Lot6013.151 M Dec 2 5:30-6:30 PMFun with RideAbilityOur three-hour visit will include grooming and saddling horses, painting horses with washable dyes, relay races, and other games. Everyone 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 must be returned to Community Education or brought to the event. 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.$30–1 Session Location: RideAbility, Promised Meadows, 55523 280th Avenue, Pine Island, MN 559636020.151 Sa Oct 12 12 PM-3 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
7 = Daytime ClassMeet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #2Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a tour of Fire Station # 2. Come ready to explore the station and ask all those questions you’ve been wondering about. We will start promptly at 6:30 PM, so don’t be late and miss out! This class is free, but please register so we know to expect you.$0–1 Session Location: Rochester Fire Station # 2, 2185 Wheelock Drive NE6036.151 Tu Oct 8 6:30-7:30 PM Quarry 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 24 6:30-7:30 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 21 6:30-7:30 PM Reason to CelebrateFriendsgiving DinnerHave you heard of Friendsgiving? This is a chance to get together and be thankful for our friends before we head off to gather with family to celebrate Thanksgiving. Join your Community Education friends for a catered dinner of entrée, dessert and beverage at Dakota Middle School. You are welcome to invite a friend or family member to sign up and join you.$25, $25 Staff–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6002.151 M Nov 25 6-7 PM Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Bowling at BowlocityReady for a girls’ night out? 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 Broadway6207.151 Tu Oct 15 6:30-7:30 PM Guys’ 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 Nov 7 6:30-7:30 PM * Please note that Quarry Hill has requested all accompanying staff to register; they do not need to pay. If staff do not register, they may be asked to wait in the lobby if there is not room in the classroom space. Thank you for your consideration.COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register8Halloween DancePut on your costume and your dancing shoes and join us for our annual Halloween Dance. Music and fun photo booth provided by Music in Motion. Light refreshments will be served.$15–1 Session Location: Dakota–Cafeteria6208.151 F Oct 25 6:30-8 PM National 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 SLICE learning 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.$12–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6204.151 M Nov 4 5-6:30 PM6204.152 W Nov 6 5-6:30 PM Rochester’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 9 6:30-7:30 PM Mary Poppins SingalongHear the story and sing the songs from one of Disney’s most famous movies -- Mary Poppins! “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” and -- can you say it? -- “Supercalifragilisticespialadocious!” It’s just possible that Mary Poppins herself will pop in with her magical carpet bag!$5–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016106.151 M Oct 7 6:30-7:30 PM SportsGym 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 Sessions Location: Northrop–Gym6605.151 W Oct 2–16 6-7 PM6605.152 W Oct 23–Nov 6 6-7 PM6605.153 W Nov 13–27 6-7 PM6605.154 W Dec 4–18 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!Location: Elton Hills–Hallway$10–2 Sessions 6602.151 Th Oct 3–10 6-7 PM6602.152 Th Oct 24–31 6-7 PM$15–3 Sessions 6602.153 Th Nov 7–21 6-7 PM6602.154 Th Dec 5–19 6-7 PM Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
9 = Daytime ClassPickleballDid you know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States? It is such a great way to get some healthy exercise while enjoying time with your friends. Join us to learn the basics and have fun. No previous experience required and paddles are provided. We will play in the gym at Northrop. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be on the move! $15–3 Sessions Location: Northrop–Gym6606.151 W Oct 2–16 7-8 PM6606.152 W Oct 23-Nov 6 7-8 PM6606.153 W Nov 13–27 7-8 PM6606.154 W Dec 4–18 7-8 PM Taste of Home CookingBake ‘Em & Take ‘Em - National Cookie DaySave the date for cookies! Let’s observe National Cookie Day by lling your cookie jar with an assortment of holiday cookies. It’s the one time of the year when cookies take over the kitchen. We’ll bake some festive cookies that you can take home to share with friends and family. What a great way to get all your holiday baking done in one night. We are offering two options for this class; please only register for one.$20–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6306.151 M Dec 9 6-7:30 PM6306.152 M Dec 16 6-7:30 PM Fall BakingPumpkins and apples and spice oh my! Our fall baking classes will feature cozy, comforting desserts that you will want to repeat over again. Come after dinner with room for dessert so we can enjoy a treat together.$12–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6342.151 Caramel Popcorn BrowniesW Oct 16 6-7:15 PM6342.152 Amazing Gluten Free Layer BarsW Nov 13 6-7 PMSmart Cooking – Tasty Weeknight MealsWelcome back, everyone! This season’s cooking is all about, healthy, easy, and, of course, tasty. We will be enjoying a lot of avorful chicken that you will easily be able to cook at home. Hope to see you there.$15–1 Session • 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6343.151 Fajita Chicken Casserole M Oct 76343.152 Pesto Chicken M Oct 146343.153 Mediterranean Chicken Bake M Oct 216343.154 Sesame Chicken and Veggies M Oct 286343.155 Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies M Nov 116343.156 Greek Chicken M Nov 18 CELEBRATE LIFELONG LEARNINGSave the Date!Community Education 50th Anniversary CelebrationSaturday, August 3, 2024Check the back cover for more details!COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register10A Night on the Town – NewsiesBased on the real life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. Kelly and his fellow newsies take action after their boss raises prices at the newsies expense. Perfect for the whole family.$27, $27 Staff–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre6009.151 F Oct 4 6:45-9 PM A Night on the Town – A Christmas CarolThis is a new spectacular musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story! Follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Join us for this magical holiday tradition, a perfect musical to share with the whole family.$27, $27 Staff–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre, 220 E Center Street6010.151 F Dec 20 6:45-9 PM No refunds three weeks before each show 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 2024
11 = Daytime ClassHome for the Holidays! 50th Anniversary Homecoming Dinner DanceDress up in your nest or come as you are! We are celebrating 50 years of Rochester Community Education with old friends and new. We will enjoy a delicious dinner and then dance the night away. Come alone or encourage a friend or family member to join you. This is sure to be a fun night for all! Staff and guests only need to pay if they wish to eat or drink, but we do request them to register so that we know how many to expect. If you would like to come to the dance but not attend the dinner, please select the Dance + Beverage only choice on our registration, and come at 7 PM for the dance. $35 Participant Dinner, Dance + Beverage $35 Staff/Guest Dinner, Dance + Beverage$10 Participant Dance + Beverage only$5 Staff/Guest Dance + Beverage only 1 Session Location: Best Western Empire Event Center 1517 16th St. SW | Rochester, MN. 559026021.151 F Dec 13 6-8:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2024
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register12REGISTRATION 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 www.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.Detailed refund policies can be viewed at https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/policies/otherPICK 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.org
13 = Daytime ClassREGISTRATION NOTEFull payment due at time of registration. Any past due balances must be paid before new registrations will be accepted.PARTICIPANT NAME Fall 2024 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 STAFFOCTOBER10/01 Color Fun $710/01 Fall Ornaments$910/02 Gym Jam $1510/02 Pickleball $1510/03 Happy Feet$1010/03A Visit to the Planetarium - Creepy Cosmos$5 FREE10/04 A Night on the Town - Newsies $27 $2710/07Smart Cooking - Fajita Chicken Casserole$1510/07 Mary Poppins Singalong$510/08 Bingo Parlor Fun $710/08Meet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #2FREE10/10 Fall Apple Harvest$1510/11 Cinemagic$10 $810/12 Fun with RideAbility $3010/14 UNO and Yahtzee Tournament $610/14 Smart Cooking - Pesto Chicken $1510/15Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Bowling at Bowlocity$810/15 Fall Foliage$1010/16Fall Baking - Caramel Popcorn Brownies$1210/17 Pizza, Pop & a Movie$10Staff Eating$10Staff Not EatingFREE10/21Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$1510/21Smart Cooking - Mediterranean Chicken Bake$1510/22 Word Search Challenge$710/22 Suncatcher Buttery $1210/23 Gym Jam $1510/23 Pickleball $1510/23Fall Foliage $1010/24 QHNC - Campre Circle $12 FREE10/24 Happy Feet $1010/25 Halloween Dance $1510/28 Let's Play Some Games $610/28Smart Cooking - Sesame Chicken and Veggies$1510/29 Jingo Bingo - Halloween$710/29 Card Party$10Staff Making Cards $1010/30 Java & Jeopardy$710/31 Halloween Movie$7COLUMN TOTAL $ $NOVEMBER11/04National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$1211/04 Clay Leaf Bowls $1011/06National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$1211/07 Guys' Night Out at Bowlocity$811/07 Happy Feet $1511/08 Cinemagic $10 $811/11 Color Fun $711/11Smart Cooking - Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies$1511/12 Pizza, Pop & a Movie$10Staff Eating$10Staff Not Eating FREE11/12Jingle Bell Tree $1011/13Fall Baking - Amazing Gluten Free Layer Bars$1211/13 Gym Jam$1511/13 Pickleball $1511/14 Bingo Parlor Fun $711/18 Smart Cooking - Greek Chicken $1511/18Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$1511/19A Visit to the Planetarium - The Life of a Star.. Truly Stellar!$5 FREE11/19 Design Your Own Bracelet $911/20 Mayo High School Musical $011/21QHNC - Meet the Animals of Quarry Hill$12 FREE11/25 Friendsgiving Dinner$25 $2511/25 Word Search Challenge $711/26 Candy Cane Wreath $911/26 Jingo Bingo - Thanksgiving$7DECEMBER12/02 Holiday Lights Tour $23 $2312/02 It's a Blank Slate$812/03 Jingle Bell Tree$1012/03 Color Fun$712/04 UNO and Yahtzee Tournament $612/04 Gym Jam $1512/04 Pickleball $1512/05 Happy Feet$1512/05 Diamond Art Painting$1512/06 Cinemagic $10 $812/09 Christmas Carol Singalong$512/09Bake 'Em & Take 'Em - National Cookie Day$20COLUMN TOTAL $ $Staff, if you will be attending, please register where requested, even if the class is free. In some cases space is limited. Thank you.
14Name 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 GUARDIANGuardian’s Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Email address Discover MasterCard VISA AmEx Card # - - -Exp. Date /Signature Card holder’s printed name Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register12/10Word Search Challenge - Holiday Theme$712/10Deck the Halls $1012/10 Deck the Halls$1012/11 Java & Jeopardy$712/12 Bingo Parlor Fun$712/13Home for the Holidays! 50th Anniversary Homecoming EveningParticipant Dinner, Dance + Beverage$35Participant Dance + Beverage Only$10Staff/Guest Dinner, Dance + Beverage$35Staff/Guest Dance + Beverage Only$512/16Bake 'Em & Take 'Em - National Cookie Day$2012/16Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$1512/17 Gingerbread House$2012/17Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party$712/18Gingerbread House $2012/19 Jingo Bingo - Holiday$712/20A Night on the Town - A Christmas Carol$27 $27COLUMN TOTAL $ $Movie & Class SuggestionsParticipant Column Totals $ Staff Column Totals $
OCTOBER 2024MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 47 8 9 10 11 - FRIDAY12 - SATURDAY14 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 2528 29 30 3115 = Daytime ClassFall Ornaments6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 112 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway A Visit to the Planetarium - Creepy Cosmos6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium A Night on the Town – Newsies6:45-9 PM Rochester Civic TheatreSmart Cooking - Fajita Chicken Casserole5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Mary Poppins Singalong6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Meet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #26:30-7:30 PM Rochester Fire Station # 2Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Fall Apple Harvest6-7 PM Northwoods Orchard Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Fun with RideAbility12-3 PM RideAbility, Promised Meadows Smart Cooking - Pesto Chicken5-6:30 PM Dakota- SLICE Learning Kitchen UNO and Yahtzee Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Fall Foliage6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Bowling at Bowlocity6:30-7:30 PM Bowlocity Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Fall Baking6-7:15 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Smart Cooking - Mediterranean Bake5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Suncatcher Buttery6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 112 Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Fall Foliage11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Quarry Hill Nature Center - Campre Circle6:30-7:30 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Halloween Dance6:30-8 PM Dakota - Cafeteria Smart Cooking - Sesame Chicken and Veggies5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Let’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Card Party6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Java & Jeopardy6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Halloween Movie6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 308
NOVEMBER 2024MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY14 5 6 7 811 12 13 14 1518 19 20 21 2225 26 27 28 29Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register16National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Leaning Kitchen Clay Leaf Bowls6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Leaning Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Guys’ Night Out at Bowlocity6:30-7:30 PM Bowlocity Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Smart Cooking - Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Leaning Kitchen Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Jingle Bell Tree11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Fall Baking6-7 PM Dakota - SLICE Leaning Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Smart Cooking - Greek Chicken5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 A Visit to the Planetarium - The Life of a Star.. Truly Stellar!6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium Beading Galore - Design Your Own Bracelet6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Mayo High School Musical5-8 PM Mayo High School - Commons Door 1 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Quarry Hill Nature Center - Meet the Animals of Quarry Hill6:30-7:30 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Friendsgiving Dinner6-7 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen, Cafeteria Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Candy Cane Wreath6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym
DECEMBER 2024MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY2 3 4 5 69 10 11 12 1316 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 2730 3117 = Daytime ClassHoliday Lights Tour5:30-6:30 PM Northrop - Parking Lot It’s a Blank Slate6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Jingle Bell Tree6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 112 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym UNO and Yahtzee Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Diamond Art Painting - New6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Bake ‘Em & Take ‘Em - National Cookie Day6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Christmas Carol Singalong6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Deck the Halls11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Deck the Halls6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Java & Jeopardy6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Home for the Holidays! 50th Anniversary Homecoming Dinner Dance6-8:30 PM Best Western Empire Event Center Bake ‘Em & Take ‘Em - National Cookie Day6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Cookies and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Gingerbread House6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gingerbread House11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria A Night on the Town - A Christmas Carol6:45-9 PM Rochester Civic Theatre
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 dayJoin Us This Summer!Community Education 50th Anniversary CelebrationSaturday August 3, 202410 AM-2 PMCascade Lake Park 88 23rd Ave SW Rochester, MN 55902Amphitheatre PerformancesKnufunkAfrican DancePoetry Out LoudFood TrucksBleu DuckFlapdoodlesShell’s KitchenTruSmoke BBQMidnight MunchiesActivitiesHennaT’ai ChiFencingArt ShowStorytimeDrop-in CraftsAnd Much More!FUN FOR ALL AGESwww.rochesterce.org @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed