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TABLE OF CONTENTSCrafty Corner ................................. 2Leisure, Fun, and Games .............. 4Out & About ...................................... 5Reason to Celebrate ..................... 8Rochester’s Got Talent ................. 8Sports ................................................. 9Taste 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.6413.151 Tu Dec 16 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:September 1, November 27-28, December 24-26Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedCE WEATHERLINEFor weather-related announcements, call 507-328-4010.See page 11 for more information.COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
1Welcome Back!I hope you’re all enjoying these nal weeks of summer! With any luck, we’ll be treated to a mild, beautiful fall—perfect for spending more time outdoors before winter sets in.As we step into a new season of connection and community, we have a wonderful lineup of activities planned for you. Take some time to browse through the catalog—you’re sure to nd plenty of opportunities to learn, have fun, and spend time with others.I’d also like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rick and Jenny Garmers for their many years of dedication to Community Education. As many of you know, they retired at the end of the school year, and we celebrated their contributions with a small send-off. Their presence will be deeply missed, but we wish them all the best in this new chapter—and hope they’ll stop by to visit us now and then.Looking forward to seeing you all very soon!Stephanie
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register2Crafty CornerAcorn FamilyThis cute little acorn family will be a fun addition to your fall décor. You can make a small family or a large one - it’s up to you!$7–1 Session Location: Northrop6542.151 W Oct 15 6-7 PM Rm 1096542.152 W Oct 22 11 AM-12 PM Rm 201 Beading 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 1096429.151 Tu Sep 30 6:30-7:30 PM Bejeweled!Is it a vase? Is it a pencil holder? It can be whatever you want it to be. This tiny bejeweled container is made from a repurposed drink bottle. Whatever will we think of next?$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016416.151 Tu Sep 23 6-7 PM Nutcracker Popsicle OrnamentThis cute nutcracker ornament is made with patience and popsicle sticks. Make one or several. They are fun to keep or give as gifts.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016417.151 M Dec 1 6-7 PM Creative CanvasesWith the retirement of Rick and Jenny, we’ve said goodbye to our expert artists—but that just means it’s time to branch out and try something new! In this new series, we’ll be experimenting with fun and creative painting techniques. From acrylic pours to painting with balloons, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with a little imagination. Things might get a little messy, so be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! We’ll miss you, Rick and Jenny—thank you for all the inspiration!$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096462.151 Acrylic Pour Th Sep 11 6:30-7:30 PM6462.152 Balloon Art Th Oct 16 6:30-7:30 PM6462.153 Stencil Art M Nov 10 6:30-7:30 PM6462.154 Acyrlic Pour Th Dec 11 6:30-7:30 PM = Daytime ClassCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
3 = Daytime ClassDiamond Art PaintingWe are loving diamond art! We are offering several sessions this season, each with a different theme.$10–1 Session Location: Northrop6428.151 Fall Leaf Magnets M Sep 22 6-7 PM Rm 2016428.152 You Pick Potpourri Tu Oct 21 11 AM-12 PM Rm 1096428.153 You Pick Potpourri M Oct 27 6-7 PM Rm 1096428.154 Christmas Ornaments Th Dec 4 11 AM-12 PM Rm 2016428.155 Christmas OrnamentsTh Dec 4 6-7 PM Rm 201Gingerbread Men and Cookie Tree Ornament DecoratingWe are swapping out our gingerbread houses for something different this year. We will be decorating gingerbread men and cookie tree ornaments. Something to eat and something to hang on the tree!$12–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016413.151 Tu Dec 16 11 AM-12 PM 6413.152 Tu Dec 16 6:30-7:30 PM Jolly Holiday SoapsWe had so much fun making Valentine’s soaps earlier in the year that we decided to make these cute little holiday soaps. These will make perfect gifts for friends and family alike.$9–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6426.151 Th Nov 13 6-7 PMMini Scarecrow WreathTime to switch out your fall decorations and hang this saucy scarecrow on your door.$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016424.151 Tu Sep 9 6:30-7:30 PM6424.152 Tu Sep 16 11 AM-12 PM O Christmas TreeWho would have thought to make a Christmas tree out of canning rings? This easy craft will look beautiful hanging in your home - or even on the front door! Idea courtesy of Craftymorning.com$10–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 1096419.151 Tu Dec 2 6-7 PM6419.152 Tu Dec 9 11 AM-12 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register4Holiday 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, $0 Companion-1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086511.151 Th Dec 18 6-8 PM Java & 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 a 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 Th Sep 18 6-7 PM6516.152 Tu Nov 18 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 Halloween JingoTu Oct 28 6:30-7:30 PMLocation: Northrop–Rm 3086508.152 Thanksgiving JingoTu Nov 25 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 Tu Oct 7 6:30-7:30 PM Leisure, Fun, and GamesCoffee, Coloring, and ConversationSometimes it’s hard to get going on a Monday! Start the week well by joining friends for coffee, coloring, and conversation. Don’t like coffee? We will also have tea and hot chocolate available. Don’t like coloring? Just come for the conversation. Hope to see you there!$5–1 Session Location: Northrop6517.151 M Sep 15 11 AM-12 PM Rm 2016517.152 M Oct 6 11 AM-12 PM Rm 109Color 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 Sep 16 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016463.152 Th Oct 2 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016463.153 Tu Nov 11 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 1126463.154 Tu Dec 9 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 507-328-4000. Costumes encouraged.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086510.151 Th Oct 30 6-8 PM Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
5 = Daytime ClassPizza, Pop & a MovieIt’s time for another movie night with your friends! Call us at 328-4000 with your movie suggestions, or let us know when you come to another class.” Pizza & pop will be served.$10, $10 Companion-1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 3086529.151 W Sep 17 5-7 PM6529.152 F Nov 21 5-7 PM Themed BingoTime for a change with our Bingo games! This fall we will be playing themed Bingo. It is still Bingo, not Jingo, but instead of numbers we will have pictures. It looks like a lot of fun!$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6501.151 Road TripM Sep 8 6:30-7:30 PM6501.152 CampingTu Sep 23 6:30-7:30 PM6501.153 BaseballTh Oct 9 6:30-7:30 PM6501.154 Lake TripM Oct 20 6:30-7:30 PM6501.155 Pizza GameM Nov 3 6:30-7:30 PM6501.156 FallM Nov 17 6:30-7:30 PM6501.157 WinterTu Dec 2 6:30-7:30 PM6501.158 W Dec 17 6:30-7:30 PM Winter Wonderland UNO 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: Northrop–Rm 2016504.151 M Sep 8 6:30-7:30 PM6504.152 M Oct 13 6:30-7:30 PM Word 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 29 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016506.152 Tu Oct 28 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 3066506.153 W Nov 12 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 3066506.154 M Dec 1 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 306Holiday ThemeOut & AboutA Visit to the Planetarium - Mars - The Ultimate VoyageOn a two-year journey to Mars, astronauts will face extraordinary challenges—long distance, a closed environment, isolation, altered gravity, radiation. What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? Witness what it takes to embark on the rst human mission beyond Earth’s orbit. Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.$5, $0 Companion-1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6006.151 Tu Oct 21 6-7:30 PM WORDSEA CHQWERTZPOLRNBEFCCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register6 = Daytime ClassFriday Night at the MoviesStart your weekend right at the movies! 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.$13, $13 Companion-1 Session Location: CMX Cinema6000.151 F Sep 5 TBA6000.152 F Oct 10 TBA6000.153 F Nov 7 TBA6000.154 F Dec 5 TBAFun 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 18 12-3 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 Companion–1 Session Location: Northrop–Parking Lot6013.151 M Dec 15 5:30-6:30 PM Night on the Town - Frozen!For the rst time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and nding the real meaning of true love.$35, $35 Companion–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre6009.151 F Dec 19 6:45-9:30PMA Visit to the Planetarium - VolcanoesDid you know Earth is not the only place with volcanoes in our Solar System? Did you know Earth is not the only place with volcanoes in our Solar System? “Join our adventure as we explore volcanoes on Earth—and on other planets and moons!” Please enter through door #6 at Mayo High School.$5, $0 Companion-1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6007.151 Tu Nov 18 6-7:30 PM Fall 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. 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.$15–1 SessionLocation: Northwoods Orchard6003.151 Th Sep 25 6-7 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
7 = Daytime ClassMayo High School Musical - A Christmas CarolOnce again, we are invited to be a discerning audience for the nal dress rehearsal for the Mayo High School Fall Musical. 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. $0–1 Session Location: Mayo–Commons Door 16001.151 W Nov 19 5-8 PM Meet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #1Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with a tour of Fire Station #1. 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 SessionLocation: Rochester Fire Station #1, 521 Broadway Ave S, Rochester 559026036.151 Tu Oct 7 6:30-7:30 PM Meet Your Rochester K9 Ofcers and Their HandlersHave you ever wondered what a K9 police dog does? How are they trained? How do you become a K9 handler? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and many more when we tour the Rochester Police Department’s Canine Unit. In addition to the tour, we will meet a K9 ofcer and its’ handler. This class is free, but please register so we know how many to expect.$0–1 SessionLocation: Rochester Police Department6037.151 Th Nov 6 6-7 PM Meet, Eat, WalkIt’s getting cooler, but don’t let that keep you from being active or getting together with friends. We will meet at the Apache Mall Food Court, in front of Barnes and Noble Bookstore, and enjoy the supper of your choice before we head off to walk the mall and get some exercise. We will end up back in front of Barnes and Noble for pick up. Remember to bring money to purchase your own meal.$5–1 Session Location: Apache Mall6024.251 F Sep 19 5-6:15 PM6024.252 F Oct 17 5-6:15 PM6024.253 F Nov 14 5-6:15 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! 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 enough room in the classroom space. Thank you for your consideration.$12, $0 Companion–1 Session Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center6011.151 Th Oct 23 5-6 PM6011.152 Th Oct 23 6:30-7:30 PM Quarry 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! 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 enough room in the classroom space. Thank you for your consideration.$12, $0 Companion–1 Session Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center6012.151 Th Nov 20 6:30-7:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register8Reason 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 an 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 Companion/Guest–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen, Cafeteria6002.151 M Nov 24 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: Bowlocity6207.151 Tu Oct 14 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: Bowlocity6206.151 Tu Nov 11 6:30-7:30 PM Halloween DanceHalloween on Halloween! Get those fun outts on and come out for an evening of dancing and fun. Our friendly DJ from Music in Motion will be keeping us on the move!$12–1 Session Location: Dakota–Cafeteria6208.151 F Oct 31 6:30-8 PM Holiday 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. Music provided by Music in Motion.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota–Cafeteria6209.151 F Dec 12 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 3 5-6:30 PM6204.152 M Nov 10 5-6:30 PM Rochester’s Got TalentHoliday 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 8 6:30-7:30 PM Sing-Along With CindyJoin Cindy for a good, old fashioned sing-along. There are sure to be some songs you know!$5–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016106.151 Tu Sep 30 6:30-7:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
9 = Daytime ClassSportsGym 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 Sep 10–24 6-7 PM6605.152 W Oct 1–15 6-7 PM6605.153 W Oct 22–Nov 5 6-7 PM6605.154 W Nov 12–26 6-7 PM6605.155 W Dec 3–17 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–Hallway6602.151 Th Sep 11–25 6-7 PM $15–3 Sessions6602.152 Th Oct 2–9 6-7 PM $10–2 Sessions6602.153 Th Oct 23–Nov 6 6-7 PM $15–3 Sessions6602.154 Th Nov 13–20 6-7 PM $10–2 Sessions6602.155 Th Dec 4–18 6-7 PM $15–3 SessionsPickleballDid 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 Sep 10–24 7-8 PM6606.152 W Oct 1–15 7-8 PM6606.153 W Oct 22–Nov 5 7-8 PM6606.154 W Nov 12–26 7-8 PM6606.155 W Dec 3–17 7-8 PM Taste of Home CookingHoliday CandiesMake your own holiday candies! Perfect for you and perfect as gifts!$9–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6425.151 M Dec 8 6-7 PM The Great Cookie Bake Off!Everybody loves cookies! Choose one—or all—of these classes and bake some delicious treats. Everyone will go home with a dozen or more cookies.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6341.151Butter cookiesW Sep 10 6-7:30 PM6341.152Sugar cookiesW Sep 24 6-7:30 PM6341.153Peanut butter cookiesW Oct 8 6-7:30 PM6341.154Brown sugar cookiesW Oct 22 6-7:30 PM6341.155Chocolate Chip cookiesW Nov 5 6-7:30 PM6341.1563 Ingredient cookiesW Nov 26 6-7:30 PM6341.157No chill cookiesW Dec 10 6-7:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register10Smart Cooking - Old FavoritesWe have tried quite a few new recipes in recent months, so we decided to revisit some old favorites this fall. So join us to make and enjoy some good ol’ comfort foods during these chilly months!$12–1 Sessio. . 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota–SLICE Learning Kitchen6343.151 Sloppy JoesM Sep 86343.152 Tater Tot CasseroleM Sep 156343.153 Pizza Grilled CheeseM Sep 226343.154 Mouthwatering Mac & CheeseM Sep 296343.155 Tasty TacosM Oct 66343.156 Chili with the FixingsM Oct 136343.157 Chicken Tortilla SoupM Oct 206343.158 Spaghetti & MeatballsM Oct 276343.159 Taco PastaM Nov 17Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityedCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Fall 2025
11 = Daytime ClassDo we have your current email address & phone number? 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 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 UPDATE! UCARE DISCOUNTBeginning in January 2025, there was a change for those who use UCare to help pay for classes. Rather than having a $15 discount applicable to classes, depending upon your coverage, members will now have $45 annually or $100 quarterly on a Healthy Benets+ Visa card to apply towards community education courses.You received a letter from UCare in early December explaining all the details, but we wanted to remind you about this change. This change means that depending upon your plan, you may have up to $100 you can spend each quarter, becoming available on January 1st , April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. The cost of your chosen classes can be deducted directly from your Visa card. And, this money must be spent within the quarter or is lost.Please refer to UCare’s December letter for details, including numbers to call for help and information. You can also call our ofce at 507-328-4000 for specic questions about registering for classes.
SEPTEMBER 2025MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register12Friday Night at the MoviesTime: TBA CMX Cinema Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria UNO and Yahtzee Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Mini Scarecrow Wreath6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Creative Canvases6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Coffee, Coloring, and Conversation11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Mini Scarecrow Wreath11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Java & Jeopardy6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Meet, Eat, Walk5-6:15 PM Apache Mall Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Diamond Art Painting6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Bejeweled!6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Fall Apple Harvest6-7 PM Northwoods Orchard Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Design Your Own Bracelet6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Sing-along With Cindy6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201
13 = Daytime ClassNorthrop Education Center is closed until August 15. Visit us at Hoover Elementary School: 369 Elton Hills Dr NW, 55901REGISTRATION NOTEFull payment due at time of registration. Any past due balances must be paid before new registrations will be accepted.PARTICIPANT NAME Fall 2025 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.SEPTEMBER09/05 Friday Night at the Movies $13 $1309/08 Smart Cooking - Sloppy Joes$1209/08 Themed Bingo - Road Trip$709/08 UNO and Yahtzee Tournament$609/09 Mini Scarecrow Wreath$909/10 Gym Jam$1509/10 Pickleball $1509/10 The Great Cookie Bake Off! $1009/11Creative Canvases - Acrylic Pour$1009/11 Happy Feet$1509/15Coffee, Coloring, and Conversation $509/15Smart Cooking - Tater Tot Casserole$1209/16 Color Fun $709/16Mini Scarecrow Wreath $909/17 Pizza, Pop & a Movie $10 $1009/18 Java & Jeopardy $709/19 Meet, Eat, Walk $509/22Diamond Art Painting - Fall Leaf Magnets$1009/22Smart Cooking - Pizza Grilled Cheese$1209/23 Bejeweled!$809/23 Themed Bingo - Camping $709/24 The Great Cookie Bake Off! $1009/25 Fall Apple Harvest$1509/29Smart Cooking - Mouthwatering Mac & Cheese$1209/29 Word Search Challenge $709/30 Design Your Own Bracelet $909/30 Sing-along With Cindy$5OCTOBER10/01 Gym Jam $1510/01 Pickleball$1510/02 Color Fun $710/02 Happy Feet $1010/06Coffee, Coloring, and Conversation $510/06 Smart Cooking - Tasty Tacos $1210/07 Let's Play Some Games$610/07Meet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #1$010/08 The Great Cookie Bake Off!$1010/09 Themed Bingo - Baseball $710/10 Friday Night at the Movies $13 $1310/13Smart Cooking - Chili with the Fixings$1210/13 UNO and Yahtzee Tournament$610/14Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Bowling at Bowlocity$810/15 Acorn Family $710/16 Creative Canvases - Balloon Art$1010/17 Meet, Eat, Walk$510/18 Fun with RideAbility$3010/20Smart Cooking - Chicken Tortilla Soup$1210/20 Themed Bingo - Lake Trip$710/21A Visit to the Planetarium - Mars - The Ultimate Voyage$5FREE10/21Diamond Art Painting - You Pick Potpourri $1010/22Acorn Family - $710/22 Gym Jam $1510/22Pickleball$1510/22 The Great Cookie Bake Off! $1010/23 Happy Feet$1510/23 QHNC - Campre Circle–5 PM$12FREE10/23 QHNC - Campre Circle–6:30 PM $12FREE10/27Diamond Art Painting - You Pick Potpourri$1010/27Smart Cooking - Spaghetti & Meatballs$1210/28 Jingo Bingo - Halloween $710/28 Word Search Challenge$710/30 Halloween Movie $710/31 Halloween Dance$12NOVEMBER11/03National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$1211/03 Themed Bingo - Pizza Game$711/05 The Great Cookie Bake Off! $1011/06Meet Your Rochester K9 Ofcers and Their HandlersFREE11/07 Friday Night at the Movies $13 $1311/10 Creative Canvases - Stencil Art$1011/10National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day$1211/11 Color Fun $711/11 Guys' Night Out at Bowlocity $811/12 Gym Jam $15Staff, if you will be attending, please register where requested, even if the class is free. In some cases space is limited. Thank you.Movie & Class Suggestions COLUMN TOTAL $ $ COLUMN TOTAL $ $Start DateCourse Name Participant Companion
14 Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register11/12 Pickleball $1511/12 Word Search Challenge$711/13 Happy Feet $1011/13 Jolly Holiday Soaps $911/14 Meet, Eat, Walk $511/17 Smart Cooking - Taco Pasta$1211/17 Themed Bingo - Fall$711/18A Visit to the Planetarium - Volcanoes$5FREE11/18 Java & Jeopardy $711/19 Mayo High School MusicalFREE11/20QHNC - Meet the Animals of Quarry Hill$12FREE11/21 Pizza, Pop & a Movie $10 $1011/24 Friendsgiving Dinner $25 $2511/25 Jingo Bingo - Thanksgiving $711/26 The Great Cookie Bake Off!$10Participant Column Totals $ Companion Column Totals $ DECEMBER12/01 Nutcracker Popsicle Ornament $712/01Word Search Challenge - Holiday Theme$712/02 O Christmas Tree$1012/02 Themed Bingo - Winter $712/03 Gym Jam $1512/03 Pickleball $1512/04Diamond Art Painting - Christmas Ornaments$1012/04Diamond Art Painting - Christmas Ornaments $1012/04 Happy Feet$1512/05 Friday Night at the Movies $13 $1312/08 Holiday Candies $9Name 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”) UCare Healthy Benets + Visa CardCard # - - -Exp. Date /Signature Card holder’s printed name Discover MasterCard VISA AmEx Card # - - -Exp. Date /Signature Card holder’s printed name 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 12/08 Holiday Singalong $512/09 Color Fun$712/09O Christmas Tree $1012/10 The Great Cookie Bake Off!$1012/11 Creative Canvases - Surprise$1012/12 Holiday Dance $1012/15 Holiday Lights Tour$23 $2312/16Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating$1212/16Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating $1212/17Themed Bingo - Winter Wonderland$712/18Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party$712/19 Night on the Town – Frozen$35 $35 COLUMN TOTAL $ $ COLUMN TOTAL $ $ COLUMN TOTAL $ $
OCTOBER 2025MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 36 7 8 9 1013 14 15 16 17 - FRIDAY18 - SATURDAY20 21 22 23 2427 28 29 30 3115 = Daytime ClassGym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Coffee, Coloring, and Conversation11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Let’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Meet Your Fireman at Rochester Fire Station #16:30-7:30 PM Rochester Fire Station #1 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Friday Night at the MoviesTime: TBA CMX Cinema Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Leaning Kitchen UNO and Yahtzee Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Bowling at Bowlocity6:30-7:30 PM Bowlocity Acorn Family6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Creative Canvases6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Meet, Eat, Walk5-6:15 PM Apache Mall Fun with RideAbility12-3 PM Rideability, Promised Meadows Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Diamond Art Painting11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 109 A Visit to the Planetarium - Mars - The Ultimate Voyage6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium Acorn Family11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Quarry Hill Nature Center - Campre Circle5-6 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Quarry Hill Nature Center - Campre Circle6:30-7:30 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Diamond Art Painting6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Halloween Movie6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Halloween Dance6:30-8 PM Dakota - Cafeteria 12/08 Holiday Singalong $512/09 Color Fun $712/09O Christmas Tree $1012/10 The Great Cookie Bake Off! $1012/11 Creative Canvases - Surprise $1012/12 Holiday Dance $1012/15 Holiday Lights Tour $23 $2312/16Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating$1212/16Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating $1212/17Themed Bingo - Winter Wonderland$712/18Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party$712/19 Night on the Town – Frozen $35 $35 COLUMN TOTAL $ $
NOVEMBER 2025MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY13 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 28Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register16National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Meet Your Rochester K9 Ofcers and Their Handlers6-7 PM Rochester Police Department Friday Night at the MoviesTime: TBA CMX Cinema National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Creative Canvases6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 112 Guys’ Night Out at Bowlocity6:30-7:30 PM Bowlocity Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Jolly Holiday Soaps6-7 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Meet, Eat, Walk5-6:15 PM Apache Mall Smart Cooking - Old Favorites5-6:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria A Visit to the Planetarium - Volcanoes6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium Java & Jeopardy6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Mayo High School Musical - A Christmas Carol5-8 PM Mayo - 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 Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Friendsgiving Dinner6-7 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Jingo Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym
Hay Holidays!DECEMBER 2025MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30 3117 = Daytime ClassNutcracker Popsicle Ornament6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 306 O Christmas Tree6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Diamond Art Painting11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Diamond Art Painting6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Friday Night at the MoviesTime: TBA CMX Cinema Holiday Candies6-7 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Holiday Singalong6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 O Christmas Tree11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 112 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym The Great Cookie Bake Off!6-7:30 PM Dakota - SLICE Learning Kitchen Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Creative Canvases6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Holiday Dance6:30-8 PM Dakota - Cafeteria Holiday Lights Tour5:30-6:30 PM Northrop - Parking Lot Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gingerbread Men Cookie Decorating6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Themed Bingo6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Pickleball7-8 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party6-8 PM Northrop - Rm 308 Night on the Town – Frozen6:45-9:30PM Rochester Civic TheatreRochester Figure Skating Club Learn2Skate Adaptive ClassHave you ever wondered if it would be fun to learn to skate? This class might be for you. This skating program is designed for exceptional learners with a wide range of abilities. Skaters will learn to get comfortable with the ice, as well as learn basic skating techniques. Each participant will have one-to-one assistance, if necessary, and will learn in a small group setting. Skaters will build coordination, strength, and endurance within a fun and social learning environment. Skate rental is available at no charge. It is strongly recommended that participants wear a skate helmet (hockey or skateboard) during class, and skaters must provide their own helmet.For more information, or to register, contact Rochester Figure Skating Club at 507-288-7536 or learn2skate@rochesterfsc.org
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 through AccessABLE Recreation. Checkout their classes: www.rochestermn.gov/departments/ parks-and-recreation