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Being MortalSpecial InterestsKeep on living your very best life! Based on the best selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this class provides a platform for discussing how to live a very good life in the face of our own mortality—and what will matter to us in the end. Participants will have an opportunity to consider how they may want to live at their end of their lives. The roles that medicine and communication play will also be discussed. Participants are encouraged to either read the book or view the PBS Frontline Special, but do not need to do either before attending class.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Fearless AgingSpecial InterestsYou may not have a choice about aging, but you do have a choice about how you approach growing older. What better way than fearlessly? Fearless aging is the power to positively impact your future. This class explores the normal, natural processes of aging—physical and lifestyle—and what you can do to markedly improve the quality of your life. Discover what you can expect and lifestyle choices that will help you make the most of what you’ve got as you age. Let’s explore the inevitable forces of change in your life and be fearless!Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Fifty Plus Travel - Sharing the WisdomSpecial InterestsTravel is high on many people’s retirement list. How do you decide where, when and how to go? What resources are available on the web? Whether you are experienced and widely-traveled or will be new to the world outside your backyard, talking with others is a valuable resource that should not be overlooked. This class will provide some basics on using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as encouraging group input on personal travel experiences to share the wisdom.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Going into Business with your Drone/UAVSpecial InterestsLearn what it takes to become a FAA Certified Remote Unmanned Pilot in this 2-hour course.We teach you the regulations and the difference between flying your Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)/drone as a hobbyist and what you need to know to fly commercially. You will learn about the common topics that are included in the FAA certification exam as well as what steps you need to take to go into business with your UAV/drone after you obtain your certification. No discounts on this class.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Know Your Somali NeighborSpecial InterestsMarket research shows that most people wished they knew their neighbors better. In fact, Ralph Nader once said, "When strangers start acting like neighbors... communities are reinvigorated." However, misconception about Islam often feeds into interaction with our Somali neighbors. Instructor Mashood Yunus, from the Minneapolis based non-profit The Building Blocks, discusses misconceptions about Islam which hinder the relationship between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Learn about our newer neighbors and be a part of promoting mutual understanding and co-operation between Muslims and other communities.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Know Your Somali Neighbor IISpecial InterestsAs we continue to learn more about our Somali neighbors, discuss Islamic law, human rights, the role of women, and social justice issues. Uncover how these issue relate to local customs and how Muslims manage their lives accordingly.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Lead your Ideal Community Education Experience!Special InterestsAre you interested in leading, teaching, or facilitating a Community Education experience, class, or opportunity here in Hopkins Community Education? We would love to have you join us as we work to co-create our ideal community. Hear from Community Education staff members on planning your ideal experience, writing descriptions, attracting participants, and more. Come armed with ideas and question about how to create action on your course idea. Our goal is that everything you find in this catalog has meaning and relevance. We are continually looking to update our classes and opportunities to best serve you. Join us and learn to share your gifts with the community. This is a free class, registration is required.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Online Buying & SellingSpecial InterestsIn this course you will learn about selling or buying without leaving your home. Find out the ins and outs of selling on E-Bay, Craigslist and Amazon. There are millions of people looking to buy online and millions of products you can shop from the convenience of your computer, phone, or tablet.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Planning Your Dream Trip To ItalySpecial InterestsItaly is a dream destination for many people. There are so many places to visit and sights to see—how do you choose? Is your interest art, food, culture, fashion, history, or music? Are you planning a honeymoon, an anniversary, a family trip or a solo trip? When is the best time to go? What if you don't know the language? How do you best spend your time while there? Focus your trip itinerary based on your interests, and organize all the details. Whether it is your bucket list trip or your 10th visit, plan the best journey for you.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Say Nothing! Stress Management for the 50+ CrowdSpecial InterestsAs we grow older, we increasingly find ourselves in conversations with adult children, loved ones, friends where we struggle to listen with the intent to understand rather than with the intent to respond. That struggle often ends with us saying nothing—even if, internally, we sure have a lot to say—because that is perhaps the best approach. Or the path of least resistance. But where to put the emotions churned up in these conversations? This class will explore the difficulty and benefits of saying nothing, followed by stress management techniques which will help you deal with the emotional response of silence.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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The Day After RetirementSpecial InterestsWhat will your life look like once you don’t answer the call of the alarm clock? What can you do in advance to plan for a positive transition into retirement? Having a sense of purpose is an important key to satisfaction. Change is inevitable. How to put your arms around the changes inherent in retiring and grow is the focus of this class. It will help you explore a variety of ways to identify what is significant to you, then establish a purpose-filled life in retirement.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Transitioning Identity, Passion, and Purpose in RetirementSpecial InterestsRetirement is one of life’s biggest transitions that can bring freedom, flexibility and often an entirely new state of mind. But be aware, it can initially be an abrupt social, emotional and intellectual change.We will discuss the myths and realities that surround retirement. How to find purpose, how to stay socially connected and reinventing yourself, and what you can become.You will also receive handouts and a list of resources to help you transition into a life filled with joy and purpose.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
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Use your Skills & Talent to Travel for Free!Special InterestsHOW TO USE YOUR SKILL & TALENT TO TRAVEL FREE This class is offered one time this year! If you are working a 9-5 job and want more time & money to travel or are one of the 75-million baby boomers retiring & pursuing their travel dream, this class will show you how to use your talent, skill & life experience to travel free. Instructor, Gina Henry will show you how she has afforded to travel for free the past 25 years to 93 countries and all 50 states. She teaches in 90 cities nationwide & travels 12 months a year. If you are near retirement, retired, re-tooling or changing careers, a student, or anyone who likes the idea of making additional income to support their travel dream and keep their retirement money in the bank, this class is for you. Learn over 200 ways to free travel, volunteering, fun work-vacations & paid travel opportunities to have the time & money to travel as much as you want. Earn FREE airline tickets, hotel nights, cruises, tours, car rentals, vacation meals, & more in the USA & worldwide! •Maximize reward miles & points (worth more now than ever). •How to get "bumped" frequently & fly free. •Volunteer for free vacations (which often lead to future paid travel). • Learn how to be location independent & work anywhere with remote jobs & online work. You no longer have to choose between work and travel. You can have both. •Paid seasonal jobs in the USA & worldwide. • Paid on-line jobs that you can do anywhere/anytime on vacation & be “location independent”. •How to stay at resorts for free. •Mystery shop & earn free hotels, income, & other travel perks. •Get paid to drive & see the USA for free. •Import & pay for your trip. •If you speak English, you can teach conversational English (for a free vacation or make up to $90K/year). •Earn a free tour, be a tour director or organize your own trips & go free. •Start your OWN BUSINESS, the secret to having more time & income to travel & possible tax deductions. •Write articles, shoot photos, blog. •The best money-saving travel web sites & smart phone apps. •How to avoid travel scams. •The best places to retire & keep your money in the bank. •Money-saving medical vacations. •Tips on packing light, safe solo travel, family vacation bargains, & travel health & safety tips. •The 7 effective ways to negotiate. •The top 50 words to know in any language so you can travel anywhere. Go to www.GinaHenry.com for more instructor information. Instructor, Gina Henry, founder of Go Global, Inc, has been a professional traveler for over 26 years, has traveled to over 90 countries and all 50 states, and travels year round. Tuition $29 + $15 materials fee payable in class for Instructors 100-page book which retails for $39.95. Instructor, Gina Henry is the founder of Go Global, Inc.. She teaches English, mystery shops, leads tours, imports, travel hacks for free air & hotels, and wrote the book “Use Your Skill & Talent to Travel Free” along with many other books & audios. She takes FREE vacations six months a year, leads tours & organizes a volunteer teach English programs.Adult Winter/Spring 2019
