Take an in-depth look into many issues and problems that may be faced from our parents estate plan, or lack thereof, such as: creating a difficult probate, loss of assets to the nursing home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations. We will discuss actual examples of challenges and how they can be avoided with some simple planning.

Taught by AARP trained instructors, Smart Driver teaches safe driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Participants aged 55+ will be provided with a completion certificate to give to their auto insurance company. Minnesota insurance companies are required to provide a minimum 10% insurance discount for three years after completing the course. Please bring your drivers license to class.

A strong ACT score continues to be important for college admissions and financial aid. In this class, Renee Holmquist, outstanding FLAHS teacher, will cover the test format, essential strategies and content review. Students will complete practice ACT questions from each section of the ACT during the class.

Adult Basic Education Hours; Mon-Thu 8:30am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 1:30pm-7pm Adult Basic Education classes are: Designed for adults Learner centered Offered year round Confidential Free of charge Self-paced Flexible on-going start dates Basic Skills Refresher – Are you preparing to enter college or wanting to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills? Based on your individual needs, you will be guided through activities and materials to help you meet your educational goals. English as a Second Language – Are you or someone you know interested in improving their English? Foreign-born adults are welcome to work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers or tutors to improve their English skills. Students can enter the program with any level of English language skill and move through the program at their own pace. Family Learning - This is an ideal program for parents with young children who want to work on their own learning goals. Children attend preschool or childcare programs while parents participate in parent education classes and work on goals that may include GED, English or basic skills. Families enjoy lunch together, participate in guided learning experiences and get ideas for home activities. Call for enrollment information. Sep-May Tue & Thu 9:15-12:30pm

Alcohol ink is a forgiving medium that allows you to wipe away mistakes with isopropyl alcohol. Have fun and enjoy yourself while you use real leaves to make the fall background and then create the flowers using a hand blower. You will be guided through each step. Make one 8x11” painting in your chosen colors. Given time, you can create a 2nd painting with variations. A supply fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at class.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at abstract art that is fun and colorful? Put down your choice of colors to make the background, then blend the background and use a thin brush to create your tree and a stamper for the leaves. You’ll be guided through each step. Make one 4-1/2”x6” painting to learn the technique then paint another 4-1//2”x6” or a 9”x12” painting. The best part of using alcohol ink is that you can wipe it off with isopropyl alcohol. A supply fee of $15 is payable to the instructor at class.

Do you want to make gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments for yourself or as an incredible gift? After prepping the ornaments, you'll learn various processes of working with alcohol ink. Choose colors of your choice to create four unique ornaments; follow a color scheme or each ornament can be completely different. The ornaments are painted on the inside so the colors will last forever. A supply fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at class. Additional ornaments can be made for a fee of $4 per ornament.

It's critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than you need to. Learn how future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes, ways to create tax-free retirement income, how Social Security is taxed and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets.

Is your child interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business? Students will learn safety and injury prevention, CPR, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems. Students receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Bring a beverage and nut-free snack and lunch.

This is an adult recreation league with a minimum age of 18 to register. Recreational basketball is a great workout and a good time for both new and returning players. Players organize full court or cross court pick-up games and often play shirts and skins. A yellow or gold t-shirt can be worn as an alternative to skins. Pre-registration is required. Register on a week to week basis ($7 each). Registration closes at 4pm each Wednesday. We request that players bring their own ball.

2nd Grade Basketball will focus on entry level skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Students will be introduced to gameplay rules and techniques during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

3rd Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with dominant hand, proper shooting techniques and passing while also learning about gameplay positioning, being introduced to offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

4th Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with dominant hand, proper shooting techniques and passing while also learning about gameplay positioning, being introduced to offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

5th Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with both hands, proper shooting techniques and passing while learning more in depth about gameplay positioning, offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league. 5th Grade Basketball is an introduction to what students will experience at the middle school basketball level. For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

2nd Grade Basketball will focus on entry level skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Students will be introduced to gameplay rules and techniques during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

3rd Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with dominant hand, proper shooting techniques and passing while also learning about gameplay positioning, being introduced to offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

4th Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with dominant hand, proper shooting techniques and passing while also learning about gameplay positioning, being introduced to offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league! For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

5th Grade Basketball will focus on skill development including dribbling with both hands, proper shooting techniques and passing while learning more in depth about gameplay positioning, offensive/defensive techniques and rules during this recreation league. 5th Grade Basketball is an introduction to what students will experience at the middle school basketball level. For an example of game schedules from previous years, click here. Students will participate in one practice night a week for 8 weeks while also playing 6 games throughout the season. Once the game schedule begins, you will have one practice night and one game night each week. The first two weeks of the season will consist of practice only. Coaches may choose to practice two nights during the first two weeks. Students must be registered by their current grade, no exceptions. All participants will receive a game t-shirt if registered by the deadline. Please indicate your student’s t-shirt size when registering. Volunteer coaches are needed! Open to all levels of experience, this program is dependent on volunteer coaches so please click here for more information on coaching. Volunteer coaches for Community Education athletic leagues will receive a refund of 50% off of the early registration fee for one child at the end of the season after all equipment has been turned in. Practices will be held at elementary schools within the Forest Lake area. When registering, please select which school your student would like to play for. We will do our best to schedule practices at or near the elementary school that your student is registered for. Volunteer coaches will notify you of your practice and game schedule prior to the start of the season. Games will be held at the Forest Lake Area Middle School (FLAMS). Friend Requests - we will do our best to honor one friend request per player. Both players must have each other listed to be honored. Important dates and times: Fee Increase: Registration fees will increase after the deadline of December 3 from $109 to $129. Practices are currently set to begin the week of January 5. Games are set to begin the week of January 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kayleigh at 651-982-8372 or ksonterre@flaschools.org

Kickstart your day with fun, laughter and delicious treats at our monthly morning Bingo & Breakfast event, exclusively for adults aged 55 and up! This delightful gathering is the perfect opportunity to socialize, enjoy a steaming cup of coffee, indulge in tasty breakfast items and engage in the excitement (and prizes) that Bingo has to offer!

Prerequisite: Turtles class Participants in this class should be comfortable jumping to the instructor independently and able to hold their breath for at least six seconds. The primary focus is developing unsupported floating and kicking skills while continuing to build confidence and independence in the water. Parents are not in the water.

Build your own longbow with hard maple riser and bamboo core fiberglass limbs. The finished product will be a professional quality bow for target archery or hunting. Most tools will be provided, but you will need an orbital hand sander, sanding blocks and sanding sheets to complete some work at home. Experience with power tools is not expected, but you need to have some comfort using power tools.REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1

Join us for some Lego ® fun! Kids will explore and exercise their creativity and engineering skills! They will be able to dive into the LEGO ® world of robotics and get hands on experience with programming and design. There will be challenge builds as well as free builds.

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Why do fish chase after one lure but ignore the next one? Do they see every color, certain colors or none at all? We will be talking about and looking at a wide variety of gadgets and lures, as well as giving you a chance to make your own to take home and try out. All the supplies and materials are provided, just bring your creativity.