ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

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. 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. 

No need to worry about the "how to" of theatre. Whether interested in Broadway or Community Theatre, you will learn the basics of becoming a good actor or actress through character dynamics, acting and auditioning techniques. Imagination games and theatre exercises will help you discover parts of your personality rarely explored. No experience required!

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 your own mortality and what will matter to you in the end. You'll have an opportunity to consider how you may want to live at the end of your life. The roles that medicine and communication play will also be discussed. You are encouraged to either read the book or view the PBS Frontline Special, but do not need to do either before attending class.   

Get out on the dance floor with these 3 fun dances: Night Club 2-Step, Swing Hustle, and Slow Dance. These dances are perfect for your "social dance outings" and a crowded dance floor.  Learn partnership connection, some fun patterns and turns.  By the end of the class you will have confidence to get out dancing and practice your “groovy moves” Partners encouraged. If possible, wear shoes without rubber soles. Carol Brecht-Wiles has been making “ fun dancing” for more than 20 years in a a number of dance studios and class venues.

Make your dreams for a magical Disney World vacation a reality!  Your instructor will arm you with knowledge regarding peak travel times, onsite resort options, dining reservations, theme park touring, My Magic+, and much more. You will leave with a better understanding of how to customize your vacation along with timelines for completing your planning process.

Everyone gets a part and everyone has a good time. No memorizing, costumes or makeup. Learn just how to communicate powerfully with your voice, have fun with a great writer or two, develop the skills needed to go on to true stardom, or improve your speaking, reading and public presence.

If Shakespeare were alive today he would love taking this acting class where we make his work come alive. Explore Shakespeare's text from a new perspective and perform his best monologues and scenes.

Spice up the dance floor and feel more confident with this popular social dance. Learn fun basic patterns, footwork, and partnership connection of lead and follows in the "vibrant" Salsa.  This class makes for a great “date night”. If possible, please wear shoes without rubber soles. Carol Brecht-Wiles has been making fun for more than 20 years in a number of dance studios and class venues.