Step into the thrill of the dance and join this electrifying line dance class as you learn steps to the iconic beats of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." It will be a spine-tingling experience that will have you grooving and moving like never before! Led by Monica Mohn. Thursday - October 8th 6:00 - 7:00 PM La Academia Gym - Chaska Register / Cancel By: October 5th

Skip the store-bought and learn to make crispy, flavorful samosas completely from scratch. Create a classic spiced potato filling, master homemade wrappers, and cook samosas three healthy ways—one of which is using the air fryer—for golden, no deep-fry results. Delicious, versatile, and easier than you think! Equipment Needs: Large non-stick pan This class will take place on Zoom. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Animal and art-lovers - this class is for you! Experience the charm of Art, Heart and Hoofbeats Sanctuary, a local farm that promotes connection, growth and artistic expression. Spend time with and learn about the resident rescue animals such as goats, horses, peacocks, and chickens at 2 unique sessions of creativity, curiosity, and connection. Signed waiver required to participate. Participants needing support to participate must bring a companion to assist throughout the class. Tuesday - September 1st & Thursday - October 1st 6:00 - 7:00 PM Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary - Cologne Register / Cancel Before: 8/30 & 9/29

Bees, butterflies and bugs, oh my! Spend an afternoon at Lowry Nature Center learning about the various pollinators that are so important to our environment. Use a sweep net to catch insects that are visiting the plants and fall flowers. Search for the beautiful migrating Monarch butterfly and learn about it's incredible journey! Attending support persons are also asked to register (at no charge).Sunday - September 20th1:00 - 3:00 PMLowry Nature Center (7025 Nature Center Dr. Victoria)Register / Cancel Before: August 30th

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? 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 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, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Join the fun at Magnifying Abilities Bingo Theme Night! Get together with friends for lively bingo, tasty snacks and prizes for ALL participants! We'll play themed bingo, classic number bingo, and take a vote for next month's Bingo theme! Tuesdays - September 15th, October 6th, and November 10th 6:30 - 7:30 PM Family Learning Center - 110600 Village Rd. Chaska Register / Cancel Before: 9/13, 10/4, 11/8

This course will guide you through the step-by-step technique of the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet style of painting. In this relaxed atmosphere, each class will provide you the opportunity to make your very own 20 x 16 replica of a Bob Ross painting that may include sunsets, mountains, rivers, hills, lakes, trees, or seascapes. You will amaze yourself and your friends with your very own masterpiece that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All equipment and supplies are provided. October 12: Moonlit Seascape November 11: Whispering Mountain Pines

Build a computer bot to play head-to-head against other coders! Whether this is your first Code Championship event, or if you’ve been competing for years, this is the perfect way to explore the competitive coding world of Code Championship. No previous coding experience necessary. The code Championship Series is a series of four tournaments in four weeks (it’s ok to miss one or two). These tournaments will be hosted online using Google Meet and the Code Championship Website. If you have a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox, no additional download is required. Players must be able to navigate the internet: basic typing and mouse control. Learn more about Code Championship HERE! The link to the Google Meet event will be emailed two days before the tournament.

Learn new cooking skills and enjoy time with friends! Join Instructor Sandi to learn tasty recipes you can prepare at home. Limited spots so register early! Participants who need support to fully participate in the class are asked to have a companion remain with them and assist throughout the class. Food Allergy Note: Recipes will contain wheat & dairy products. Individuals with food allergies may inquire about alternatives before registering at 952-556-6434. Tuesday - September 22nd: Homemade Mac n Cheese - The ultimate comfort food! Learn to make a delicious homemade version!Tuesday - October 27th: Vegan Night - Learn to make a scrumptious vegan meal with dessert that all your friends can enjoy!Tuesday - November 17th: Walking Snack Bags - Uplevel your favorite bagged snacks with easy add-ins, transforming them into new sweet and savory delights!6:30 - 7:30 PMShakopee West Middle School (200 10th Ave E. Shakopee)Register / Cancel Before: 9/16, 10/21, 11/11

Creativity, connection, and autumn vibes! Join Cari and your MA friends once a month for an engaging art class featuring seasonal painting projects. MondaysSeptember 28th: Fall Leaves Doormat - Design and decorate a festive fall leaves painted doormat to spruce up your outdoor space.October 19th: Pumpkin Canvas Painting - Create a step-by-step acrylic on canvas pumpkin painting.November 30th: Gingerbread Village Canvas Painting - Get ready for the holidays by painting a cozy Gingerbread Village on canvas.6:30 - 7:30 PMFamily Learning Center (110600 Village Rd. Chaska)Register / Cancel Before: 9/23, 10/14, 11/25

If you are approaching retirement and are not 100% confident in your financial plan, this course is for you. Foundation for Retirement starts at the beginning of the retirement planning process with setting goals, calculating living expenses, and planning for inflation. From there, the discussion will continue with important Social Security and Medicare strategies. We will tie everything together with real examples of key tax management solutions that can dramatically impact your retirement income. This will be a complete overview of everything you will want to consider before retirement.

Busy night? Skip the takeout—make pizza your easiest meal of the week. In this hands-on class, with step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and freeze homemade pizzas for quick, healthy, affordable, stress-free dinners anytime. We’ll make fresh freezer-friendly pizza dough use it to prepare the crusts, and go through the process required for toping freezing, storage, and baking so they bake up perfectly from frozen each and every time. Important pro-tips for freezer friendly dough and toppings will also be shared. You’ll also learn how to prepare a fast no-knead pizza—an easy mix-and-bake method that comes together in under an hour from start to finish. With make-ahead tips, and ready-to-go ingredient ideas, you’ll leave with practical ways to save time and money, eat healthier, and always have a delicious meal within reach. As always recipes used are Chef Tess originals intended to make the experience simple and flavorful each and every time. Equipment Needs: Stand mixer and 12 inch disposable aluminum pizza pans. This class will take place on Zoom. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting.A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Spend an afternoon at the Big Bear Putt-Putt Mini-Golf Course at Golf Zone! This North Woods themed course features wood-carved critters, creeks, a waterfall, and a sand-trap! After golfing, purchase a snack or treat to enjoy with your MA friends. Wednesday - September 30th1:00 - 2:00 PMGolf Zone (825 Flying Cloud Dr. Chaska)Register / Cancel Before: 9/28/2026

Join Magnifying Abilities for a spooktacular Halloween Dance Party! Come in your favorite costume, dance to music by DJ Ray of Sunshine, and enjoy pizza, pop, and cookies! Don't miss a ghostly good time with your MA friends! Companions who would like a pizza meal must also register. Thursday - October 29th 6:15 - 7:30 PM Family Learning Center - Chaska Register / Cancel Before: October 26th

Make lots of fun & easy super moisturizing sulfate-free melt 'n pour soaps in non-scary shapes: pumpkins, ghosts, bats, witches' hats, spider webs & more. Luscious phthalate-free fragrance oils like: cotton candy, bubble gum, apple, cinnamon brown sugar, marshmallow, vanilla, lemon, honey-almond, cupcake, & more! Grab your besties, family, neighbors and come to a Halloween night-out soap making party!Bring home soaps, DIY recipes & source lists to make more at home. Ages 12-15, are welcome w/a soap making adult 18+

Step into a sweet winter wonderland in this joyful holiday cookie workshop. Back by popular demand is Tess’ Holiday Cookie Bake & Decorate class, where participants learn the foundations of decorating cookies with Royal Icing—now paired with a bakery-style favorite called Black-and-White Cookies—half-way between a cake and a cookie, and covered with glossy chocolate and vanilla ganache-style icing on top. Participants will bake their own sugar cookies ahead of time so they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A PDF with two of the instructor’s personal sugar cookie recipes—one soft and chewy, one crisp—along with a full list of ingredients and supplies for Royal Icing will be provided roughly 5 days before class to allow time for shopping and baking. Choose to bake one or the other or both using cookie festive cutters of choice. The packet will also include supplies needed to create the bakery-style Black & White cookies that we will be baking together during class. Together we will bake the gourmet Black & White cookies, create Royal Icing with the proper consistency, and learn the foundations of decorating with it on our pre-made sugar cookies. No fancy equipment needed. This class will take place on Zoom. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: Instructors recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Refunds CANNOT be issued once the recipes/class documents are shared. One registration fee for this on-line Virtual class can include participants from the same household only. If children are participating, adult supervision is required.

Beautiful soaps make amazing holiday gifts from the heart! Make lots of fun & easy super moisturizing sulfate-free melt 'n pour soaps in charming holiday shapes: snowflakes, gingerbread boys, ornaments, trees, candy canes, snowmen, stockings, etc. using luscious phthalate-free holiday fragrance oils: orange cream, vanilla, berries, sugar plum, lemon biscotti, chocolate mousse, almond, botanicals, & more. Grab your besties, family, neighbors and join our holiday soap making workshop! Bring home soaps, DIY recipes & source lists. Ages 12-15, are welcome w/a soap making adult 18+

Do you love music, singing, and spreading joy? Holiday Harmonies is calling your name! Show off your vocal flair with the Magnifying Abilities Holiday Harmonies group, directed by the ever-inspiring, Ray of Sunshine (Kevin Siefering)! Attend four Monday practices to learn classic holiday hits and make musical memories with your MA friends. Perform for family and friends at a musical celebration on December 8th. (Family and friends can purchase $5 tickets starting Nov. 2nd) Bonus: your very own Santa hat is included with registration! Everyone’s voice matters—come sing with us! Practice Dates: Monday - November 9th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM @ Family Learning Center Monday - November 16th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM @ Family Learning Center Monday - November 23rd ~ 6:30-7:30 PM @ Family Learning Center Monday - December 7th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM @ TBD (no practice Nov. 30th) Performance Date: Tuesday - December 8th ~ 6:30-7:30 PM @ TBD Register / Cancel Before: 11/9/2026