Roseville Community Education Program

Improve your driving skills and get a discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. Preregistration is required at least two weeks prior to the class date. Register by phone at 651.604.3520 or online. Minnesota Safety Council Instructor

55+ DEFENSIVE DRIVING REFRESHER 4-HOUR Learn about defensive driving and receive a 10% discount on your car insurance for 3 years. The Refresher 4-Hour class is for those who have taken the National Safety Council's 8-hour course. You can take the 4-hour refresher course every 3 years to continue your discount. No driving test required. Preregistration is required at least two weeks prior to the class date. Register by phone at 651.604.3520 or online. Minnesota Safety Council Instructor

55+ DEFENSIVE DRIVING REFRESHER 4-HOUR Learn about defensive driving and receive a 10% discount on your car insurance for 3 years. The Refresher 4-Hour class is for those who have taken the National Safety Council's 8-hour course. You can take the 4-hour refresher course every 3 years to continue your discount. No driving test required. Preregistration is required at least two weeks prior to the class date. Register by phone at 651.604.3520 or online. Minnesota Safety Council Instructor

Join Professional Photographer, Jay Grammond as he takes you on a Virtual Road Trip around the state to learn about some of Minnesota’s waterways which were so vitally important to travel and trade in bygone days. In today’s world, these same waterways are vital to the State’s and local community economies; and to the citizens as a form of recreation and relaxation. After participating in this class, you should come away with the seeds of your own road trip ideas.

Create an acrylic painting on 12x12 canvas. All materials provided.

Create a Pour Painting painting on 2 separate 10x10 canvases. All materials provided.

Create an acrylic painting on 12x16 canvas. All materials provided.

Create an acrylic painting on 2 separate 9x12 canvases. All materials provided.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.

THREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE: CPR/AED Only (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM): This CPR/AED class gives individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive. This American Red Cross course certifies individuals in CPR/AED for adults, children and infants is nationally recognized and valid for two years. First Aid Only (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM): First Aid covers any emergency that does not require the use of CPR. Topics covered in this American Red Cross course include recognition and treatment for heart attacks, stroke, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions as well as first aid treatments to wounds, fractures, burns and other common injuries. CPR/AED/First Aid (9:00 AM - 2:30 PM): This class combines CPR, AED and First Aid Training into one convenient session. Lay Responder CPR/AED with First Aid teaches the skills necessary to recognize and provide immediate care for breathing problems, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until medical personnel arrive. Participants will be certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for: Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for adults, children and infants. This course meets the Rule 2 and 3 requirements for childcare providers. Intended Audience: Teachers, Daycare Providers, Coaches, Office Workers, new parents, or anyone who wants or needs to learn the life-saving skills of CPR and are not a healthcare professional (healthcare professionals are required to take the more advanced BLS Healthcare Provider CPR course). Feel free to bring a lunch or snack.

This is a 4 week crash course in ASL conversation. We will cover the skills you need to have basic small talk conversations with the Deaf Community. We will learn a little bit of history and culture along the way too but the main focus will be on communication. We will practice ASL with each other with dialogues, games, worksheets, and more.

We all know we're supposed to back up our data, it's essential for peace of mind, but one copy of a file on your computer does not make a backup. People produce hundreds and sometimes thousands of files every year but fail to take adequate steps to preserve their data. The reason is, backing up takes some effort. Thanks to new software, hardware, and services, it's easier than ever. In this class, we take a look at the types of backups available, as well as the tools you'll need to pull it off, with as little work as possible. Don't risk your important documents and irreplaceable photos!

Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns. Professional Photographer and Amateur Historian, Jay Grammond has travelled the state capturing images of barns of all shapes, sizes, and conditions. There is just something about a barn! There are some areas of the State where the barns are adorned with something called a Barn Quilt. Barn Quilts are pieces of art on the side of a barn, shed, or house that usually tell some sort of story. These places are all visible from the roadways, so once you know about them, you can go check them out!

Explore the wonder of watercolor painting by learning fundamentals and techniques of this exciting medium. This course is intended for the novice to beginner; you do not need prior experience to enroll in this class. There will be a set curriculum to help you understand and feel comfortable as you discover your artistic journey using watercolors. This 5 session course will begin with a few painting exercises and finish with two completed paintings. Supply list will be emailed to you prior to class.

We live in a hectic world. Getting through school and college today is more stressful than ever before. Whether your children are toddlers or 20somethings, you can teach them simple breathing patterns that will calm and balance the nervous system, clear their mind, help them focus attention and tap into their creativity. It is never too early or too late for your kids to learn these techniques. They will provide lifelong benefits.

Are you a Photographer that wants to take your images to the next level; or maybe someone that is just getting going in photography? Do you want to be a photographer that TAKES Pictures; or one that CREATES Images? You’ll leave this class with ideas and concepts that you can put into practice right away. We will cover some compositional basics that will surely improve your images if you are not using them; and we will discuss concepts of building your Photographic Vision to take your images from good to great!

These sessions are all about YOU. Life work is challenging enough, and the pandemic has made it much more difficult. In this uplifting session we will recognize and celebrate the ways we move beyond survival to thrive. Through practical exercises, you will identify your individual coping style, practice self-care techniques and take away tools to continue your self-care journey.

Basic Requirement: You must know how to use a mouse or touchpad and be able to access your email account. Your instructor will start by explaining basic computer terms that can be foreign to the beginner, you will navigate the desktop and look at some of the benefits of using a computer. Take the mystery out of the 'www' and the internet, compose an email, and see what's happening in the news all while learning from home! (Not for Apple/Mac users). You will receive an email from your class instructor and with 3 simple clicks you will be able to join the class. Click on the text sent to your email, type your name, click "register" or "join" and then click the word "ok" and you will have joined the class and be able to watch and listen to your live instructor.

Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. Learn what we can do as parents, grandparents, and neighbors to change this shocking statistic. This free, non-partisan class uses a power point developed by Be SMART for Kids along with discussion and resource sharing.

Thinking about getting rid of another monthly bill? TV lovers have more budget-friendly options these days than they may realize. This class will teach you how to ditch cable and satellite TV — and save a bundle — without giving up your favorite shows or features. Learn how to use the devices you have to watch your favorite shows, rent/buy movies, view photos on your flatscreen TV and much more! This is a VERY fun class that fills up fast

Essential oils have been used throughout history for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Learn how to use essential oils safely and effectively as part of your natural heath care routine. Essential oils can help with many conditions (sleep, stress, pain, immunity, digestion, etc) and may act as an antiviral or antibacterial agent. Essential oils can lift the mood, calm the senses, and elicit powerful emotional responses. Join us to see how essential oils may benefit you and your loved ones. Samples will be passed.

Have you ever found that in the a.m. your pants fit just fine but by mid-afternoon the waistband is squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or, that no matter how many crunches or ab exercises you do, some days your belly will hang out like you’re 5 months pregnant? In this workshop, you will learn the causes of belly bloat as well as concrete solutions and fast fixes to rid you of it once and for all.

Have you taken a good look at your feet, ankles or knees lately? They support the weight of your entire body. Take off your shoes and socks, roll up your pants and look in a mirror. Do your ankles roll in? Are your arches flat? Do you have bunions or calluses? Are your toes straight or do they bend in? Does your big toe pull in towards the other toes? Do your knees lock back? Do your kneecaps turn in or pull outward? In this workshop, you will learn simple things to help correct these common problems.