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55+ Defensive Driving - Virtual

**This is a live virtual ZOOM class. You will be able to interact with the instructor.** Learn defensive driving techniques that can help prevent accidents. Adults 55 and older can save 10% on car insurance premiums in MN by completing this course. No written or behind-the-wheel test required. Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the Minnesota Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course taught by professional, certified instructors. This course is two 4-hour online sessions - no driving test and no written test required. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate that you can share with your insurance provider. A Zoom link will be sent to the email address you provide during registration one week before the class begins. In addition to the virtual component, we'll be mailing you a blank certificate and work booklet to the address specified during registration. For registrations made after the deadline, material pickup will be available at the Minnetonka Community Education Center.

Tue, Wed, Jun 18 - Jun 19

5:30 - 9:30 PM

Min Age

55 yr.

Tue, Wed, Jul 16 - Jul 17

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Cell Phones & Parenting - Oh My!

Learn to keep your child’s smartphone safe and secure. Understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s smartphone and more! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Tue, Aug 13

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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ChatGPT for Writers 101

There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills and be open to working in collaboration with AI. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. Login information and digital handouts will be emailed to you prior to class.

Thu, Jul 18

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

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Create Your Own YouTube Channel

Learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Thu, Aug 15

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Driver Education

Safeway Driving School has been creating safe, responsible teen drivers for more than 50 years. Minnetonka Community Education partners with Safeway to offer classes that emphasize defensive driving techniques. Instruction: Our program includes 30 hours of instruction, as required by law, in 10, three-hour lessons. Students can start classes at age 14½, obtain their permit at age 15 and license at age 16. The curriculum includes study guides, PowerPoint instruction, videos, discussion, worksheets and interactive software. Classes focus on critical behaviors and attitudes common to teen drivers and prepare them for the Minnesota Permit Exam. Online Learning Information: The State of Minnesota requires that driver’s education distance learning be conducted in a face-to-face platform, which requires that students have a video camera and audio capabilities on their devices. Safeway has chosen a secure Zoom platform to conduct the class. Safeway will be emailing the classroom handouts and 2022 MN Driver’s Manual in pdf format for printing. Students will be required to be in front of the camera and interactive for the full three-hour class. Behind-the-Wheel Instruction: Students must complete six hours of driving lessons with a Safeway instructor before taking the Minnesota Road Exam. Lessons are divided into three, two-hour private lessons with a responsible, professional Safeway driving instructor. Students can be picked up and dropped off at home, school or work. Safeway offers convenient, online scheduling for behind-the-wheel instruction. The lessons are given on actual city streets, highways and freeways. It is recommended that students take their first lesson 6-8 weeks after receiving their permit. Lessons should be at least 30 days apart allowing for practice with parents between lessons and can be scheduled with Safeway Driving School. Parent Involvement: Safeway offers detailed information on its website to assist parents with understanding Minnesota laws and requirements for student drivers. Monthly parent information classes are offered online. Parents/guardians will be required to complete Safeway’s Account Verification. Safeway will be sending out an email before class begins that gives detailed information about how to log in to the student’s Safeway account to verify and complete contact information and to review and acknowledge our Service Agreement. Need to make up a lesson? Any student that misses a class will need to log on to their Safeway account after they have missed the class, they will then be able to choose an upcoming make-up day option. Questions? contact info@safewaydrivingschool.com

Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 24

8:00 - 11:00 AM

Min Age

14 yr. ^{6 m}

Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 24

11:15 AM - 2:15 PM

Min Age

14 yr. ^{6 m}

Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 24

Make Money with a Virtual Assistant Business

Make money at home using your computer by learning where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise your services, effective home office equipment choices and 100 ways to make money with a computer. There really is a need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours and make more money. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set-up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class. Participants must attend “Start Any Home Business + 250 Home Business Ideas".

Wed, Jul 10

8:00 - 9:00 PM

Virtual

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Meet the Publisher/Agent — Get Your Manuscript Critiqued

Have you ever wanted to talk to a publisher? Email one page of your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book or children’s book. Optional: You can then send your manuscript for a professional critique (for a critique fee of $50 for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/page thereafter, and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.) Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Thu, Jul 18

4:30 - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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Monetize Websites, Blogs and Social Media with Affiliate Marketing

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won't offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You'll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site's ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. The webinar login information, along with a detailed tutorial to set up your free Zoom account, will be emailed the day before class.

Tue, Jul 16

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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My Kid Wants To Be a YouTuber - Help!

If your child dreams of having their own YouTube channel, learn about the set-up process, safety settings and consideration for kids having their own channel. Parents will learn the basic guidelines of being able to help manage and monitor their activity, all while incorporating practical business skills when it comes to managing your own channel. You’ll learn how this hobby can become a practical career, safety practices, and even create fun videos! Parents will leave the class with helpful guidelines to get their kid’s channel started safely and a solid foundation for their child’s new creative outlet in 2023. Please note, children must be age 13 and have parental permission to start a YouTube channel. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Tue, Jun 4

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Social Media Content Creation

Master social media content creation with targeted strategies, video filming tips and key terminology. Gain confidence for crafting successful posts tailored to your audience without stress. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Tue, Aug 20

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Start Any Home Business

Tired of working for someone else or want to earn extra income? Discover 250+ legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, ways to market your product/service and how to take tax deductions. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start-up workshop you will ever find. Login information and digital handouts will be emailed to you prior to class.

Wed, Jul 10

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual

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Understanding the A, B, C and D of Medicare

Whether you are new to Medicare or you've had it for years, there's much to learn. This class will focus on Medicare's four parts A, B, C and D and the similarities and differences between Medicare supplemental options.

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Using Venmo Safely

Stay up-to-date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. MCE will provide you with a link to access the class at least 24 hours prior to class start.

Thu, Jun 6

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Write Your Life Story

Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Sat, Jul 13

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Virtual

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Yoga for You (Live Streaming)

Find joy and connection with your body in this yoga class designed to meet you where you are. Beginner to advanced practitioners will benefit from a wealth of techniques and inspiration for living well in your body. Improve your powers of observation to see your own patterns of mind and movement. Support what's working for you and create healthy new ones designed to help your mind and body become strong and supple. Expect yoga poses, modified actions, breathwork and some meditation. Sessions will be recorded by the instructor and available for 7 days after class to registered students who miss a class. Students should notify the instructor to access the recorded session.