ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

The “I Am Light” meditation and curriculum is a unique meditation practice complemented by personal instruction, tools for transformation, and energetics for navigating states of higher consciousness. Powerful tools are presented to help transform patterns of thinking and feeling which release beliefs, thoughts and emotional patterns that keep consciousness at a lower vibrational energy state. It is a curriculum of self-awareness that will change mistaken perceptions about one’s self-worth and value. This curriculum is not affiliated with any religion, race, or creed but covers universal truths that are based on the premise that everything is energy including body, mind, and spirit. Note: Terminology such as Creator, Source, God, Spirit, and Soul are used in this class. Belief in a Higher Power, Source, Creator or God is assumed.Class 1: The “I Am Light” meditation, Class 2: The “I Am Light” prayer and finding your center of peace, Class 3: Discovering your Inner Observer, Class 4: Identifying your triggers and refining your Inner Observer, Class 5: Exploring your energy field and Chakra system, Class 6: Identifying your emotional patterns/preferences, Class 7: Shifting patterns that no longer benefit you, Class 8: The Ego, Class 9: Exploring the geometry’s of your energy field, Class 10: Acknowledging your inner/outer beauty as a being of light/love, Class 11: Acknowledging your heart as a sacred place where a spark of the divine resides.Testimonial: My confidence in myself is back! Through the power of prayer and meditation, I am more confident in my daily routines. This course has brought forth that which has always been there. I learned how to live more peacefully by living in the moment and using the power of positive thoughts. My life is back on track and I would recommend this class to anyone wishing to discover their true self". Chris from Becker, MN

Convinced that you have 2 left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? It would be helpful to know a few steps you can easily learn in this one session. Geared to beginners and guided by a dance champion, you'll learn patterns plus a couple of turns by the end of the night. More than enough to provide a full night of dancing. Couples only please.

Learn how to manage risks all retirees face from outliving income, inflation, unpredictable events, market volatility, income taxes to rising health care costs and more. Help yourself maximize your income in your retirement years.

Travel 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. Discover the basics of using internet travel sites and tour groups, as well as encouraging group input on personal travel experiences to share the wisdom.

Save money now. MN law mandates a 10% reduction in car insurance premiums for persons 55 yrs. + who complete a defensive driving class. Engage in an overview of safe and basic driving laws. No writing or driving tests required. Learn from our driver safety expert Dan Hollenbeck. This 4 hour refresher course is for those that have completed a full course and need to renew your certificate. You must bring your driver's license to class.

Save money now. MN law mandates a 10% reduction in car insurance premiums for persons 55 yrs. + who complete a defensive driving class. Engage in an overview of safe and basic driving laws. No writing or driving tests required. Learn from our driver safety expert Dan Hollenbeck. The full course is 2 days, 4 hours each, and requires you to attend both days. You must bring your driver's license to class.

Students take a fully proctored ACT practice test. After they take the exam, they score the test in an online scoring system. Students will then receive a 10-page detailed score report that will be a useful tool for continued preparation.*These results cannot be used for college admissions.

A student with weaker working or verbal memory will do better on the ACT reading section because the passages are shorter. If a student has weaker spatial perception or visual memory, the SAT may be preferred because there is less geometry, trigonometry and no science section. Mindprint is an affordable evidence-based online solution that identifies each student’s learning strengths and challenges. The objective is to gain an understanding of each student's non-academic strengths and needs in areas like executive functions, memory, processing, and reasoning. The assessment will provide the student with an indication of whether the ACT or SAT test would be a better fit for them as well as improving academic performance. -the at home online assessment takes about an hour-Cognitive assessment results provided within a weekParents will be notified once the student has been registered and testing can proceed.

Who will speak for you if you can no longer speak for yourself? Who will you choose to make sure your desires for your health care are honored and carried out properly? This course will provide an introduction to Health Care Directives and Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate orders. What are these documents, why should you have at least one, and what protections can they provide you?

Re-purpose old books and bring them to life again by cutting and folding the pages into designs. Learn different techniques and tips for advanced cut and fold patterns. Previous experience with basic book folding is recommended. Books and patterns will be provided at no additional charge. If you have specific designs you would like to create, please feel free to purchase your own patterns and books and bring them to class. Bring a mechanical pencil, a 30 centimeter (12 in.) ruler, and a sharp scissors.

Amazing Athletes Training Academy is a cross-training, game-based sports program designed to engage you in active wellness through physical fitness and interactive sports lessons. Four main areas covered: progressive skill-based sports lessons in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and football. You'll also participate in collaborative teamwork activities, fitness challenges, and introductory strength training. Get movin’ and join us for some after school fitness fun.

You and your friends will have a blast as you unleash your imaginations and explore different styles of art and some unique mediums. Explore everything from painting on canvas to drawing on fabric and sculpting with clay. Use a variety of media to create fun works of art including fluorescent paints and Sculpey clay. 

Explore your artistic side as you use all sorts of materials and learn tricks that make art magic. Draw, collage, sculpt and paint while using different art mediums like canvas and watercolor paper. Make room at home to display your masterpieces!