Adult Enrichment
South St. Paul Adult Enrichment Program offers classes and activities for adults ages 15 and up based on the needs and interests of community members. Some of the most popular classes include Writing Your Own Will, Holiday Cooking and Candy Take-and-Bake, Hypnosis: Weight Loss-Stop Smoking/Chewing Tobacco, Home Repair Basics, Tap Dance, and How to Use Microsoft Excel. Most classes are held during the evening on weekdays in buildings in South St. Paul, West St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights.
Upcoming SOUTH ST. PAUL COURSES
Guided reflection circle
Learn to hear what is in the silence of your heart. Personal reflection on a selected reading combines with optional group sharing to help you see who you are, what you value, how you interact with the world. The personal reflection will be on a poem, essay, book excerpt, or a few quotes around a common theme. Most people writing during this time, some prefer to let the words sink in by reading them over and over or sitting with them in silence; some draw. Whatever helps the words sink deep into your heart.
Saturday, May 2
9-10 am
1 session - $25
Central Square, SSP
Amazing Balsamic Vinegar Truffles
Learn a new way to make truffles using aged flavored balsamic vinegars. The flavors of raspberry, strawberry, blackberry and black cherry are truly amazing. We will use melted chocolates to mold beautiful truffles. Each student will make 18 truffles that they will take home in a provided box.
Tuesday, May 5
6:30-8 pm
1 session - $45
SSP High School
First time home buyers
We will review the process of buying a home from A-Z and discuss unique funding that is only available to you - a first-time buyer. With one program, it is possible to buy a home for as little as $1000 of your own funds. You are generally a first-time buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years.
Tuesday, May 5
6-8 pm
1 session - Free for SSP Senior Center Members, $12 All Others
Central Square, SSP
Chocolate chip cookies - everyone's favorite
We have come a long way since the first Nestle Toll House (chocolate chip) cookies were made in 1930. Join us to create, taste and take home the originals, Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies with raisins and Mrs. Fields special recipe too. Plus we will prepare others that feature peanuts, almonds, peanut butter, oatmeal, coconut and more! Food industry officials estimate that 1/2 of all cookies baked at home are chocolate chip cookies. Come, you'll find wonderful new favorites to taste, take home and then bake for family and friends. Bring containers to transport your cookies home. A $13 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.
Thursday, May 7
6-9 pm
1 session - $35
SSP High School
Let Them Eat Cake!
Join us for an evening mixing, baking, and decorating your own charming 8-inch cake to take home and share with family, friends or co-workers. No prior decorating experience is required, and everything will be provided or you; you'll see that great results don't always need special tools. Nancy has all sorts of clever tricks up her sleeve to show just how easy - and downright fun - baking can be! A $20 supply fee is payable to the instructor in class.
Monday, May 11
6-9 pm
1 session - $35
SSP High School
Voiceover...now is your time (online)
Our instructor will show you how you can begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for. You will also be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.
Monday, May 11
6:30-8:30 pm
1 session - $30
Virtual/At-Home
CPR/AED for All AGes
This is an Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED Class. The class includes a two year certification and unlimited digital access to the student workbook from American Safety and Health Institute. The full CPR/AED course will include video instruction as well as an experienced instructor, dedicated to make the class fun and interesting. The course includes doing CPR on all ages, practice using an AED trainer, and care for choking victims of all ages. No written test required. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Thursday, May 14
5:30-8 pm
1 session - $65
Central Square, SSP
Moroccan Cuisine (online)
Discover the exotic and enticing cuisine of Morocco in this online interactive class. You will learn how to make Moroccan chicken tagine, couscous, and salad. While cooking, we will talk about Moroccan spices, including Ras el Hanout, and varieties of other types of tagine dishes. You do not need a tagine pot to make tagine.
Thursday, May 14
6-8 pm
1 session - $35
Virtual/At-Home
Summer skewer snacks (online)
Food on a stick isn't just for the Fair! Join Kirsten live online to move beyond the basic Caprese Skewers into a world of color, flavor, and possibilities. Kirsten will share the 3 Rules of Skewering and demonstrate multiple methods to pleasingly present your offerings. From vegan to omnivore there are recipes for everyone. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience.
Thursday, May 14
6:30-8 pm
1 session - $35
Virtual/At-Home
How to retire from the attorney's perspective (online)
This seminar covers the crucial years leading up to your retirement date, the active years of your retirement, and the winding down of your retirement years. Subjects include: (i) Estate planning while working and during retirement, (ii) When to take your Social Security, (iii) Key financial products and services available in the market, (iv) What to look for in a professional, and (v) the final plans before the end. Bring your questions, this class is an interactive forum.
Tuesday, May 19
10:30-11:30 am
1 session - Free for SSP Senior Center Members, $12 All Others
Virtual/At-Home
affirmations made easy (online)
Stop using ineffective generic phrases to boost your energy and manifesting. Learn your specific style to make your affirmations matter. From verbs to vibes it all counts.
Tuesday, May 19
6-8 pm
1 session - $45
Virtual/At-Home
Acupressure to relieve migraines, headaches, nausea & vertigo (online)
Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.
Wednesday, May 20
6-7:30 pm
1 session - $35
At-Home/Virtual
The baby boomer's guide to medicare planning - learn the medicare basics
Are you turning sixty-five and wondering about Medicare? Would you like to understand Medicare Part A and B and the difference between Medicare supplements and Advantage plans? What are your choices if you are working and have a group plan? Learn when you can enroll and where you can make some comparisons to select the right option. The class also includes handouts and a reference guide. Optional one-on-one meetings are free for attendees to discuss specific options and available plans if so desired.
Thursday, May 21
6-8 pm
1 session - Free for SSP Senior Center Members, $12 All Others
Central Square, SSP
9 secrets to creating an effective estate plan
This class covers common pitfalls, misconceptions and just plain bad information out in today's marketplace. We will discuss and provide detailed information on the tools and strategies to ensure: (i) a peaceful transition between generations, (ii) a clear understanding of tax implications of your choices, and (iii) the best methods to protect your hard-earned assets. Attending this class will help you gain valuable insights and experience to make informed decisions for you and your family's future. All questions are welcome.
Thursday, May 28
6:30-7:30 pm
1 session - Free for SSP Senior Center Members, $12 All Others
Central Square, SSP
From good to gorgeous: makeup tips & techniques for women 40+
Have you ever wondered "How did that happen overnight?" Would you like to look like the very best version of yourself and feel more confident? Makeup routines we used in our 20s and 30s don't work for us anymore, but what does? This class will offer demonstrations of makeup techniques for women 40+ and answer your questions. You will receive a comprehensive hand-out and leave knowing the techniques and types of products that will help you look your very best.
Tuesday, June 2
6-8 pm
1 session - $49
Central Square, SSP
Hypnosis: weight Loss-stop smoking/chewing tobacco
Join for one or both sessions! The weight loss session will stop food cravings, snacking and overeating. Or join the smoking/chewing cessation without weight gain or withdrawal course. Dress comfortably and bring a pillow, sleeping bag, or blanket. You may be sitting or laying down for part of the session. The fee includes the class session, a reinforcement CD, and a lifetime membership for free future classes if reinforcement is desired. Part of the fee is donated to the American Lung and Heart Association. Smokers will have a 40 minute break off the school grounds to smoke their last final cigarettes. Bring your cigarettes with. 6 pm - Introduction for both Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation. 7 pm - Weight Loss Hypnosis. 8 pm - Stop Smoking/Chewing Tobacco Hypnosis.
Tuesday, June 2
5:30-8:30 pm
1 session - $60 one topic, $120 two topics.
Central Square, SSP
questions and answers with a mn will and trust planning attorney
This is a friendly open-forum seminar. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? All questions will be answered!
Wednesday, June 3
6:30-7:30 pm
1 session - $12 or Free for SSP Senior Center Members
Central Square, SSP
Pediatric CPR/First Aid blended learning with in person skills check
Class includes a 2 year certification and unlimited digital access to the student workbook from American Safety and Health Institute. The full Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid course will include; an online link to all the program videos, as well as an experienced instructor, dedicated to make the class fun and interesting and 2 year certification. This class meets "Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid" requirements for the MN Child Care Licensing Agency. No written test required. Please wear comfortable clothing.
Thursday, June 4
6-7:30 pm
1 session - $85
Central Square, SSP
how to win with investment properties
Ever considered becoming a landlord or investing in real estate but needed more information? Learn about opportunities in today's Twin Cities marketplace, how to analyze a property, tax considerations, and what to put in a lease. We will review all aspects of becoming a landlord from buying, selling, and renting.
Thursday, June 4
6-8 pm
1 session - $12 or free for SSP Senior Center Members
Central Square, SSP
