Chisago Lakes Community Education

Bring your device and join us to learn more about your smartphone, tablet or computer. Our volunteers can give you individual help with most issues you are having. Just write down what you need help with when it happens and bring in your questions. There will be a short educational topic each session plus time for individual help. We're happy to help! This is a drop-in class, join us when you can! Please process a one time registration for these workshops.

Are you dreaming of becoming a homeowner but unsure where to start? Look no further! Our "Your Path to Home Ownership" seminar is your essential guide to navigating the exciting journey of buying your dream home. Join us for an engaging and informative seminar where you'll gain valuable insights, tips, and strategies from seasoned real estate experts, mortgage specialists, and experienced homebuyers. Our comprehensive seminar is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently enter the competitive real estate market and make your homeownership dreams a reality. Key Topics Include: Understanding Your Budget: Learn how to assess your financial readiness, set a budget, and explore mortgage options that suit your unique situation. The Home Search: Discover effective strategies for finding the perfect home, including using online resources, working with real estate agents, and visiting open houses. Offer and Negotiation: Master the art of making a strong and attractive offer while protecting your interests through skilled negotiation. Home Inspection and Appraisal: Understand the importance of inspections and appraisals to ensure your potential home is in good condition and priced appropriately. Mortgage Financing: Explore the various types of mortgages, interest rates, and how to qualify for the best financing options. Legal and Closing Procedures: Get insights into the legal and financial aspects of home buying, including contracts, inspections, and the closing process. Homeownership Tips: Receive advice from experienced homeowners on managing the responsibilities of owning a home and building equity. Q&A Session: Engage with our panel of experts, ask questions, and gain personalized advice tailored to your specific home-buying situation. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to make a move in the real estate market, our seminar provides you with the knowledge and resources to confidently pursue homeownership. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with professionals and fellow prospective homeowners, and leave with a roadmap to achieve your homeownership dreams. Embark on your journey to homeownership at our seminar and take the first step toward making one of the most significant decisions of your life. Register today to secure your spot, and let us guide you on the path to becoming a proud homeowner. This class taught by local Edina Realty Agent Shelby Peltier

This is an in-person class with a virtual instructor held at the Wildcat Community Center Community Room. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. Prerequisite: Must have completed an 8 hour course. You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information.

The first immersion of master class on Sacred Geometry. Sacred Geometry is a fascinating and ancient field that explores the inherent harmony and patterns found in the fabric of the universe. New to our community this year is a unique opportunity to put all the deepest and most important intentions for your life, in the form of an individual energy picture. You will learn, what is entailed with Sacred Geometry. * Mandalas and their meaning. * Getting aquatinted with the Sacred Geometry Symbol. *Connect with nature through grounding and meditating *This will be held at Beach Park in Lindstrom Sacred Geometry is a unique experience with many benefits! *To deeply understand ourselves and realize current state and emotions we are experiencing. *Organize our thoughts reduce anxiety and stress *Develop intuition, concentration, fantasy *Connect with our inner source of inspiration *Manifestation of goals and dreams! All materials are included in the price. Running time is approximately 3 hours.

Do you have a ditch, shoreline, or wetland on your property you want to spruce up beyond cattails and swamp grass? Do you have an area of yard where the grass just won’t grow because it is wet most of the time? There are lots of varieties of natives and non-native perennials that can be used to add color, texture, and eye-appeal that don’t mind having wet toes. Let’s figure out how to add an aesthetic splash into that soggy site. Participants will receive a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

We have over a dozen Milkweeds that are native to Minnesota. Let’s chat about the wide variety of these great pollinator plants! Some are wildly popular and very common growing in gardens and local sceneries. We also will discuss where to buy milkweed plants and seed, plus how and where to add these pollinator magnets to your landscapes. Participants will receive a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists.

Rain barrels harvest rainwater from roofs and other structures that can then be used to water gardens, lawns, and potted plants. Installing a rain barrel is an excellent way to reduce run-off and pollution as well as save MONEY! As much as 40% of residential water is used for irrigation in the summer. Participants will learn the ins and outs of rain barrels, site selection, and other tips to use rain barrels most efficiently. We will also talk about the pros and cons of many of the commercially available rain barrels and how to make your own. Participants will receive a native plant book, and one lucky participant will win a rain barrel!

This is an in-person class with a virtual presenter. There will be a facilitator on site to start the course and hand out materials. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. This class is for the mature driver for tips on staying a safe driver as we age (55 and older). Learn techniques on staying safe on the road and learn of new traffic management concepts You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety.

Join us to discover one of the world's oldest forms of jewelry making: wire wrapping. Learn the basic tools, terminologies and design techniques of how to wire wrap your own bracelet using metal wire and glass or ceramicbeads. Then create your own wire bracelet, ring, earrings, or pendants. Discover key art elements of design using pattern and color

This is an in-person class with an instructor held at the Wildcat Community Center Community Room. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety. The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. Prerequisite: Must have completed an 8 hour course. You will receive a certificate of completion. Check with your insurance agent for reduced rate information.

Do you want a rain garden that looks beautiful year-round, requires little maintenance, and will look great year after year? Learn about the latest trend in landscaping including sizing, location, installation and plant selection for your rain garden and rainwater harvesting. With the wide variety of plants and materials available you can create a rain garden with a natural wild look or an organized planting suitable for the most refined settings. Participants will receive a native plant book, and several door prizes will be given away from local plant specialists

Create a non-objective style painting using acrylic paint in a non-traditional way. Acrylic paint pouring has become a popular technique, as it is possible for artists of any skill level to create beautiful, unique pieces. Learn about the techniques and additives that are used with acrylic paint to create fun, exciting non-objective Paintings.