Bloomington Community Education

Healthy nurturing touch is a building block in the foundation of a healthy family.  Newborn massage enhances bonding, improves sleep patterns, circulation, digestion and elimination.  Giving your healthy baby a daily massage soothes and decreases stress, and it helps heal birth trauma.  With your baby (or a baby doll), parents and grandparents learn the 15 gentle massage strokes, early infant communication, baby time out signals, comfort techniques and when not to massage your baby.  The Baby's First Massage booklet will be used during class and may be purchased after class for $7.00 payable to the instructor.  Please bring a small blanket to swaddle and keep baby warm during the lesson, and a blanket or mat to use on the floor or table.  You may use the table or the floor during the lesson.  Siblings and grandparents are encouraged to attend.  Siblings may wish to bring a baby doll and follow along during the lesson.  Breast-feeding babies may receive a massage right after being fed; otherwise a 45 minute wait is necessary.This class is taught by Eileen T. Newsome, a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist.

Bring your original tree or a new one to class and learn additional training, wiring and shaping techniques to improve your bonsai, and remove old wires.  Tools will be available to use and additional wire will be available for purchase  There should be no repotting.  Prerequisite:  Introduction to Bonsai.

Create a unique, colorful mosaic piece during two nights.  Choose from a sign, photo frame, garden stake, or trivet.  The glass is precut and stencils are available if needed.  The second night is using grout and learning about glass cutting, grouting, other types of mosaics, and questions will be answered.  Supply fee collected by instructor in class:  frames and trivets are $15 each, garden stakes are $10 each, signs are $15-40 each. Bring an old towel to the second class.

Using precut glass and some creativity (patterns are available), cover a 4" x 9" lamp or 3" by 3" square candle holder with colorful designs. The first night is dedicated to working on your project, having fun and being creative. The second night is grouting, so dress for a mess and learn about glass cutting and different types of mosaics.  Please bring an old towel to the second class.  $30 supply fee for one lamp or 3 candle holders.  Additional candle holders are available for $10 each collected by the instructor in class.    

Learn basic ballet movements to improve posture, flexibility, strength and grace. No experience necessary.

Just in time for the wedding & party season!  No need to sit and watch any more, step into the party with this workshop of the popular line dances:  Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide and the Cupid Shuffle.  No partner needed for an entire evening of fun!

Bring your game to the next level.  We'll work on skill development, shot selection, and strategies of the game with fun and challenging drills and bring it into action ending with game play.  Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance.

You'll love Pickleball!  America's fastest growing sport is fun and easy to learn.  It's played on a shortened tennis court with a paddle and plastic balls and combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.  Come and meet new people or bring a friend.  Led by a certified USAPA instructor you'll learn the rules and how to play with fun lessons and drills.  We'll match you up with a partner of like ability to practice the various skills in a low-key, fun environment. Equipment provided.  Bring a water bottle. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Do you know what probate is? Do you know how to avoid it? If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, you need this class! Explore the different options available to you as you make plans for the possessions you would like to leave to your loved ones. The Probate laws have changed some in recent years, so come hear the latest if you think you want your estate to avoid probate.

Punch cards provide you the flexibility to attend the volleyball class of your choice with the approval of the facilitators and if space is available.  Punch cards must be purchased prior to class through the Community Education office by calling 952-681-6132, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington. Cards will not be available for purchase at class. Punch cards expire June 5, 2019.VOL-INFO-PCS19   5 Sessions    $20*** INFORMATION ONLY - FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS TO PURCHASE YOUR PUNCH CARD - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TAKEN THROUGH THIS CART  THIS PAGE IS ONLY TO VIEW SCHEDULE AND TO SHARE PUNCH CARD INFORMATION - NOT TO REGISTER

You thought about it!  You wanted to!  But where did the time go?  Not to worry.  In this 2 hour workshop, Monica Mohn, nominated by MN Bride for "Best Wedding Dance Instruction" will guide you with fun moves and simple tips to have you feeling comfortable and looking great on that special day!  Feel free to bring your special song!  Couples only please.