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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Winter 2023Adults 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. 6405.352 Tu May 9 11 AM-12 PM TABLE OF CONTENTSCrafty Corner ................................. 3Leisure, Fun and Games ............... 4Out & About ...................................... 5Reason to Celebrate ..................... 7Rochester’s Got Talent ................. 7Sports ................................................. 7CLASS 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 115.3 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 55901Ofce 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:May 29 & July 4Visit our website for programming updates and COVID policies.Connect with us! @RochesterCE @rochestermncommunityed

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3Spring Flower PlanterThis charming spring planter is sure to brighten up any table and would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift. The owers are articial, so no watering required!$9–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016405.351 Tu May 2 6-7 PM6405.352 Tu May 9 11 AM-12 PM Welcome SpringWelcome spring with this cheery sign!$8–1 Session Location: Northrop6403.351 Tu Apr 18 11 AM-12 PM Rm 1096403.352 Tu Apr 18 6-7 PM Rm 201Crafty CornerColor FunDid you love to color as a child? Well, you don’t have to be a child to enjoy the fun and benets of coloring. Come for a relaxing evening as we join the coloring craze. Everyone will receive some coloring sheets or a coloring book to take home.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016463.351 Tu Apr 11 6:30-7:30 PM6463.352 W May 31 6:30-7:30 PMCupcakes and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with ArtExercise your artistic talents 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. Since it’s a celebration, we will be serving delicious cupcakes to keep our budding artists going.$15–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016461.351 M May 1 6:30-7:30 PM6461.352 M Jun 5 6:30-7:30 PMPlant a Flower Day Cards for MomMarch 12th is National Plant a Flower Day. Well that’s a little early for us here in Minnesota, so we are going to celebrate late by making plantable ower cards. Yes, you read that correctly. These cards are made with paper embedded with seeds which you can plant in a pot, or directly in your garden. What a perfect Mothers’ Day gift; a card and owers all in one! Photo credit https://ohhappyday.com$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016402.351 W May 10 6:30-7:30 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023 = Daytime Class

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4World Penguin DayApril 25th is World Penguin Day. Join us to make this cute little penguin and learn a few facts about these fascinating birds.$8–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016406.351 Tu Apr 25 6-7 PMLeisure, 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! Enter Kellogg Middle School through door # 2.$7–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Cafeteria6501.351 M Apr 24 6:30-7:30 PM6501.352 Tu May 9 6:30-7:30 PM6501.353 W May 24 6:30-7:30 PM6501.354 Tu Jun 6 6:30-7:30 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023Daytime Java CaféOur Java Café is very popular! Come along and enjoy a scrumptious dessert with a delicious cup of coffee. You can join in some group games while you sip your beverage. Or, if you don’t feel like playing, you can kick back and visit with your friends. These are daytime options for those of you who would like to enjoy your coffee a little earlier in the day.$6–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016517.351 W Apr 26 10:30-11:30 AM 6517.352 Tu May 23 10:30-11:30 AM Java & JeopardyReady to try something new? We are livening 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.$6–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016516.351 W Apr 26 6:30-7:30 PM Laura 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: Kellogg–Rm 1156521.351 Tu May 2 6:30-7:30 PMLet’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 2016503.351 M Apr 10 6:30-7:30 PM6503.352 Tu May 30 6:30-7:30 PM Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register

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5 = Daytime ClassCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023Out & AboutA Night on the Town - Little MermaidIn a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. With award-winning music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, The Little Mermaid is a loved timeless musical that will submerge fans, young and old, into an exciting adventure under the sea! Don’t miss this family-fun show at the Civic Theater. Please note: accompanying staff must also register and purchase tickets in order to attend the show.$25, $25 Staff–1 Session Location: Rochester Civic Theatre6009.351 F May 26 6:45-9 PMA Visit to the Planetarium - Sky WarsIn this program we follow the struggles as new discoveries alter our view of Earth and its place in the universe. Witness the connections and conicts between astronomy and astrology. See how the Earth went from a at place to a round world -- from a static, motionless home to a spinning, orbiting planet! Finally, voyage into the galaxy to glimpse how future discoveries might start new battles about the sky above. Please enter Mayo High School through door #6. Staff, please register if you plan to attend as there is limited seating and anyone not registered might not be granted admission.$4, $0 Staff–1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6006.351 W Apr 19 6-7:30 PM National Superhero DayApril 28th was National Superhero Day! Join us for a fun celebration of superhero trivia. Dress as your favorite superhero if you dare! Prizes and snacks will be served.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016519.351 W May 3 6:30-7:30 PMPizza, Pop & a MovieTime for another movie night with your friends. Call us with your movie suggestions or tell us when you come to another class. Pizza & pop will be served.$10, $8/$0 Staff–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016529.351 Tu May 23 5-7 PMSummer Ice Cream SocialWe are taking our annual ice cream social outside! Join us at Goose Egg Park, behind Northrop Education Center, for ice cream treats. If the weather is unkind we will move inside to Northrop gym.$6, $6 Staff–1 Session Location: Goose Egg Park6001.351 W Jun 7 6:30-7:30 PMUNO and Yahtzee TournamentAre you an UNO champ or are you new to the game? Or perhaps you prefer Yahtzee? Either way, don’t stay home in front of the TV; come and have some fun with us. Snacks will be served. See you there!$5–1 Session Location: Northrop–Rm 2016504.351 M May 22 6:30-7:30 PM Word Search ChallengeEnjoy word search challenges? Well, these classes are for you. Come face the challenge and leave with a book to take home.$7–1 Session Location: Northrop6506.351 M Apr 17 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 2016506.352 M May 15 6:30-7:30 PM Rm 112

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6A Visit to the Planetarium - Journey to the Center of the Milky WayWe will travel faster than light, from the driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert in Chile, right to the center of our own galaxy, where a black hole is consuming anything that strays into its path! Please enter Mayo High School through door #6. Staff, please register if you plan to attend as there is limited seating and anyone not registered might not be granted admission.$4, $0 Staff–1 Session Location: Mayo–Planetarium6007.351 W May 17 6-7:30 PM CinemagicStart your weekend right with Cinemagic! Enjoy munching on popcorn while watching a movie with your friends. As movie times vary, please check your conrmation email or call Northrop at 507-328-4000 to conrm times. $10, $8 Staff–1 Session Location: Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres, 2171 Superior Drive NW6000.351 F Apr 14 6:45-9 PM6000.352 F May 12 6:45-9 PM Ice Show - Showbiz!It’s time for the Rochester Figure Skating Club’s Annual Ice Show - Showbiz! We will meet at the main entrance to the Recreation Center at 5:30 PM for our sneak preview of their nal dress rehearsal. Pick up will be at the same place at 7:30 PM. You are welcome to bring your own food if you won’t have time to eat before you come. Please note that the show involves some ashing strobe lights.$4–1 Session Location: Rochester Recreation Center6018.351 Th Apr 20 5:30-7:30 PMAdults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/registerCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023IRONWOOD SPRINGS RANCHLocation: Ironwood Springs Ranch, 7291 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville, MN 55976Campre Supper on the RanchJoin your friends for a delicious meal around the campre served from an authentic chuck wagon. We will meet in front of the Founders Lodge and then travel by accessible wagons to the campre site. Come join us for a trip back in time. The wagon will begin loading at 5:30 PM so please arrive by 5:15 PM to get everyone on board and head out on time. Sorry, but no refunds after May 24 unless we can sell your ticket. Staff are requested to register, even if they don’t plan to eat, so that we do not exceed the capacity of the wagons.$30, $30/$0 Staff–1 Session6016.351 Tu May 30 5:15-7 PM Fun on the Ranch!Join us for a morning of outdoor fun! A variety of activities will be available and you will have the opportunity to participate in whichever ones you choose. Choices include: mini golf, adaptive zip lining, hiking trails, archery, and enjoying the petting zoo. Bring your own packed lunch to enjoy between activities or at the end of the morning. There will be no faith based activities included. All participants need to sign a waiver which will be sent to you when you register. Meet at the Miracle Lodge at Ironwood Springs Ranch.$25, $0 Staff–1 Session 6015.351 Sa Jun 3 9-11:30 AM Quarry Hill Nature Center - Let’s Go FishingUse a stick pole to sh the old-fashioned way. Quarry Hill will provide poles, bait, and shing expertise—we’ll have to rely on the sh to do the rest! While we sh, we can enjoy the sights and sounds of summer around the pond. Please note: we have one daytime and one evening option for this popular class, please pick just one.$10–1 Session Location: Quarry Hill Nature Center6012.351 Tu May 16 12-1 PM 6012.352 Tu May 16 6-7 PM

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7Spring Fling Picnic!We are almost done for the school year and it’s time for our Finale Picnic. Join us for a picnic of hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert. We will have a variety of outdoor games, plus the opportunity to ride an adaptive bike. The evening will end with dancing! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to celebrate the coming of warmer weather and the joy of being outdoors. (There is an enclosed shelter in case of rain.) Meet at the West Silver Lake Park Pavilion, West Silver Lake Drive NE. This event is hosted by Rochester Parks and Recreation, and Rochester Community Education.$7, $7 Staff–1 Session Location: West Silver Lake Park6518.351 F Jun 2 5:30-7 PM Reason to CelebrateCinco De Mayo CelebrationHere at Community Education we are always looking for a reason to party. Join us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with dancing, fun and food. We will serve walking tacos, so come ready to eat. Wear a sombrero if you have one, and get into the spirit of this fun Maytime holiday.$12, $8 Staff–1 Session Location: Dakota–Learning Kitchen/Cafeteria6229.351 F May 5 5:30-7 PM Rochester’s Got TalentSingalong with CindyJoin Cindy for a Singalong. Sing some old songs, learn some new, but most of all have fun. The daytime class will be held at PossAbilities and the evening class at Kellogg Middle School.$5–1 Session Location: Kellogg–Rm 1156115.351 Tu Apr 25 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. If you are part of the ‘Fit Five’ program, be sure to record this on your weekly chart. NOTE: due to scheduling conicts, Gym Jam will be meeting on Thursdays during the spring.$15–3 Session Location: Northrop–Gym6605.351 Th Apr 13–27 6-7 PM6605.352 Th May 4–18 6-7 PM6605.353 Th May 25-Jun 8 6-7 PMHappy FeetKeep moving towards your exercise goals by walking with Kathy and friends. If you are part of the ‘Fit Five’ program, be sure to record this on your weekly chart.$15–3 Session Location: Elton Hills–Hallway6602.351 Th Apr 13–27 6-7 PM6602.352 Th May 4–18 6-7 PM6602.353 Th May 25–Jun 8 6-7 PM COMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023Saturday, May 13, 202310 AM-12:30 PMGoose Egg Park at Northrop Community Education CenterCome browse a variety of vehicles: dump trucks, snow plows, police cars, and more!Save the Date!29th Annual Transportation Fair = Daytime Class

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Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register8Taste of Home CookingParfait ParlorJoin Rick and Jenny for a new taste bud tantalizing experience. They are taking a break from smoothies to run a parfait parlor. As usual there will be lots of fun as well as some yummy treats.$8–1 Session Location: Dakota–Learning Kitchen6308.351 W Apr 12 6:30-7:30 PM6308.352 W May 24 6:30-7:30 PM There’s a Day for That! National Cooking RecipesIt seems like there is a day to celebrate just about everything! Here we are going to be making meals that are celebrated with their very own national days. Staff must register and pay if they intend to eat.$12, $12 Staff–1 Session • 5-6:30 PMLocation: Dakota–Learning KitchenGrilled Cheese and the Works6310.351 M Apr 17Pigs in the Blanket Casserole6310.352 M Apr 24Skillet Tuna Melt6310.353 M May 1Shrimp Scampi6310.354 M May 8 Silver Lake WalkaboutCelebrate spring and join your friends at McDonald’s on North Broadway for a burger and fries. A brisk walk around Silver Lake will follow. Remember to bring money to pay for your meal. Drop off at McDonald’s Restaurant, 116 N Broadway; pick up will be at the Fire Station at 702 W Silver Lake Dr NE. In case of rain we will meet at Apache Mall Food Court. If you are part of the ‘Fit Five’ program, be sure to record this on your weekly chart.$5–1 Session Location: McDonalds North Broadway6608.351 F May 19 5-7 PMCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023RPS Community EducationRPS Student Nutrition ServicesCommunity Education’s Learning Kitchen at Dakota Middle School.A state-of-the-art learning kitchen, designed for our participants to develop and improve their culinary talents. 20232023Join us for the 9th Annual EarthFest Expo!Saturday, April 22 • 9 AM-2 PMNorthrop Education Center201 8th St NWFun for the whole family!• 40 Sustainability Exhibitors• Electric Vehicle Show • Food Trucks• Music • Games• Children’s Activities• Goose Egg Park Activities • Secure Bike Corral

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9 = Daytime ClassCOMMUNITY CONNECTION Spring 2023There’s a Day for That! National Dessert DaysAs we said, it seems like there is a day to celebrate just about everything! This season we are going to cook and bake our way through a variety of national days. Come join the fun. Participants who need extra help please bring a staff person or helper with you as these are all hands on activities.$10–1 Session Location: Dakota–Learning KitchenChocolate Mousse6309.351 W Apr 19 6:30-7:30 PMChocolate Chip Cookie Bars6309.352 M May 15 6:30-8 PMCherry Cobbler6309.353 W May 17 6:30-7:30 PMStrawberry Shortcake6309.354 M May 22 6:30-8 PM About The Arc MinnesotaThe Arc Minnesota works to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities.The Arc Minnesota South East ofce is located in Rochester MN. The Arc Minnesota offers services such as housing support, abuse prevention, ask an advocate, healthcare assistance, and crisis housing assistance. To get support and more information visit arcminnesota.org.To become involved in local community advocacy join our Regional Advisory Council meetings every other month. To join contact laylaabdi@arcminnesota.org.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Winter 2023Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register10REGISTRATION 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 notied 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 ofce 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.

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11 = Daytime ClassPARTICIPANT NAME Spring 2023 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 STAFFAPRIL04/10 Let's Play Some Games $5 04/11 Color Fun$7 04/12 Parfait Parlor$8 04/13 Gym Jam$15 04/13 Happy Feet$15 04/14 Cinemagic$10 $804/17National Cooking Recipes - Grilled Cheese and the Works$12 $1204/17 Word Search Challenge$7 04/18 Welcome Spring $8 04/18Welcome Spring $8 04/19A Visit to the Planetarium - Sky Wars$4 FREE04/19National Dessert Days - Chocolate Mousse$10 04/20 Ice Show - Showbiz!$4 04/24 Bingo Parlor Fun$7 04/24National Cooking Recipes - Pigs in the Blanket Casserole$12 $1204/25 Singalong with Cindy$5 04/25 World Penguin Day$8 04/26 Java & Jeopardy$6 04/26 Daytime Java Café$6 MAY05/01Cupcakes and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 05/01National Cooking Recipes - Skillet Tuna Melt$12 $1205/02 Laura Ingalls Wilder$7 05/02 Spring Flower Planter$9 05/03 National Superhero Day$7 05/04 Happy Feet$15 05/04 Gym Jam$15 05/05 Cinco De Mayo Celebration$12 Staff Eating$8Staff Not EatingFREE05/08National Cooking Recipes - Shrimp Scampi$12 $1205/09 Bingo Parlor Fun$7 05/09Spring Flower Planter $9 05/10Plant a Flower Day Cards for Mom$8 05/12 Cinemagic$10 $805/15 Word Search Challenge$7 COLUMN TOTAL $ $05/15National Dessert Days - Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars$10 05/16 QHNC - Let's Go Fishing$10 05/16QHNC - Let's Go Fishing $10 05/17National Dessert Days - Cherry Cobbler$10 05/17A Visit to the Planetarium - Journey to the Center of the Milky Way$4 FREE05/19 Silver Lake Walkabout$5 05/22 UNO and Yahtzee Tournament$5 05/22National Dessert Days - Strawberry Shortcake$10 05/23 Pizza, Pop & a Movie$10 Staff Eating$8Staff Not EatingFREE05/23Java Café $6 05/24 Parfait Parlor$8 05/24 Bingo Parlor Fun$7 05/25 Happy Feet$15 05/26 A Night on the Town - Little Mermaid$25 $2505/25 Gym Jam$15 05/30 Campre Supper on the Ranch$30 Staff Eating$30Staff Not EatingFREE05/30 Let's Play Some Games$5 05/31 Color Fun$7 JUNE06/02 Spring Fling Picnic! $7 Staff Eating$7Staff Not EatingFREE06/03Fun on the Ranch! $25 FREE06/05Cupcakes and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art$15 06/06 Bingo Parlor Fun$7 06/07 Summer Ice Cream Social$6 Staff Eating$6Staff Not EatingFREECOLUMN TOTAL $ $Participant Column Totals $ Staff Column Totals $ Staff, 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

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12Name 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/register

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APRIL 2023MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY3 4 5 6 710 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 2813 = Daytime ClassLet’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Parfait Parlor6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres National Cooking Recipes - Grilled Cheese and the Works5-6:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Welcome Spring 11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 109 Welcome Spring6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 A Visit to the Planetarium - Sky Wars6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium National Dessert Days - Chocolate Mousse6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Ice Show - Showbiz!5:30-7:30 PM Rochester Recreation Center Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway National Cooking Recipes - Pigs in a Blanket Casserole5-6:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria World Penguin Day6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Singalong with Cindy6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Rm 115 Java Café 10:30-11:30 AM Northrop - Rm 201 Java & Jeopardy6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway

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MAY 2023MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 2629 30 31Adults with Exceptional Abilities | 507-328-4000 | www.rochesterce.org/register14National Cooking Recipes - Skillet Tuna Melt5-6:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Cupcakes and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Spring Flower Planter6-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Laura Ingalls Wilder6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Rm 115 National Superhero Day6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Cinco De Mayo Celebration5:30-7 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen/Cafeteria National Cooking Recipes - Shrimp Scampi5-6:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Spring Flower Planter 11 AM-12 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Plant a Flower Day Cards for Mom.6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Cinemagic6:45-9 PM Cinemagic Hollywood 12 Theatres Word Search Challenge6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 112 National Dessert Days - Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars6:30-8 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen QHNC - Let’s Go Fishing 12-1 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center QHNC - Let’s Go Fishing6-7 PM Quarry Hill Nature Center A Visit to the Planetarium - Journey to the Center of the Milky Way6-7:30 PM Mayo - Planetarium National Dessert Days - Cherry Cobbler6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Silver Lake Walkabout5-7 PM McDonalds North Broadway UNO and Yahtzee Tournament6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 National Dessert Days - Strawberry Shortcake6:30-8 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Java Café 10:30-11:30 AM Northrop - Rm 201 Pizza, Pop & a Movie5-7 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Parfait Parlor6:30-7:30 PM Dakota - Learning Kitchen Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym A Night on the Town - Little Mermaid6:45-9:00PM Rochester Civic TheaterCampre Supper on the Ranch5:15-7 PM Ironwood Springs Ranch Let’s Play Some Games6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Color Fun6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Enjoy Your Summer!

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JUNE 2023MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY1 2 – FRIDAY3 – SATURDAY5 6 7 8 912 13 14 15 1619 20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 3015 = Daytime ClassHappy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Spring Fling Picnic!5:30-7 PM West Silver Lake Park Fun on the Ranch! 9-11:30 AM Ironwood Springs Ranch Cupcakes and Canvas - Inspire Your Heart with Art6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Rm 201 Bingo Parlor Fun6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg - Cafeteria Summer Ice Cream Social6:30-7:30 PM Northrop - Gym Happy Feet6-7 PM Elton Hills - Hallway Gym Jam6-7 PM Northrop - Gym Enjoy Your Summer!

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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 OfceM-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/adaptive