Edina Community Ed

Learn how to be more successful when acquiring or selling real estate by understanding the purchase agreement, strategies for getting your offer accepted in multiple offers, and different ways to cover closing costs and mortgage insurance. We explore Twin Cities housing market data, an overview of loan programs- including a loan for escrowing improvements, appraisal issues affecting a home sale, and small things to improve your chances of selling your property. Making updates such as paint, carpet, light fixtures, and de-cluttering. An opportunity for a no obligation price evaluation of your home by the instructor is included with class tuition.

Weekend 3hr class will build from basic to more advance. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tube (flat tire), how to safety check your bike. We will also learn basic wheel truing, replacing a chain, how to replace brake and shifting cables. Please bring a bike. Especially one that need work! Great value if you factor in a tune up!!

When was the last time you spent time in nature, amongst the trees, with no destination in mind and nothing to accomplish? If it has been too long, consider taking a forest bathing walk. Forest Bathing, known in Japan as Shinrin-Yoku, is a method of basking in the forest atmosphere through a slow, gentle practice that guides participants into deeper relationship with their inner nature as well as relationship with the larger natural world. Over the course of this four-week series, participants will learn the art and science of tapping into each of their embodied senses, come together to share in community, and step into authentic relation with our surrounding natural spaces. An essential step toward effective ecology conservation efforts, Forest Bathing participants will learn how to practice anywhere at any time. Each of these classes build upon the prior week's session - participants are encouraged to commit to the entirety of the four-walk series. ***Sessions will meet outdoors in natural spaces in the local area.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has come under increased scrutiny, not because NATO troops are involved in the conflict, but because of its role in relations between Russia and its neighbors. Will expanding membership in NATO protect countries, or will it further provoke Russia? Speaker Info: Mehr “Jay” Shahidi is free-lance international affairs researcher, lobbyist, public speaker, consultant, human rights activist as well as a business owner living in Saint Louis Park (next to Minneapolis), MN, 55416. Jay has taught Great Decisions Courses for Global Minnesota and Foreign Policy Association since 2005. The Great Decisions program provides background information and policy options for the eight most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the focal text for discussion groups across the country. The Great Decisions program was created by the Foreign Policy Association. The mission of the Foreign Policy Association today, as it has been for over 100 years, is to serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding, and informed opinion on U.S. foreign policy and global issues. Through its balanced, nonpartisan programs and publications, the FPA encourages citizens to participate in the foreign policy process. This program is brought to the community through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library and Edina Community Ed. The Friends of the Edina Library and Global Minnesota have graciously co-sponsored this program.

Are you thinking about buying your own home? It can be an exciting, yet daunting adventure! Whether you’re looking to buy a home 2 months or 2 years from now, this class will help you become an informed, prepared, and successful homebuyer.

As a business owner, you are familiar with the unique rewards and challenges that come with owning your business. That is why it is important to have financial strategies that cover the needs of your business and employees, as well as the needs of you and your family. *** Light snacks and beverages will be provided

Let your imagination run wild! We will have polymer clay supplies ready for your inspiration. Instructor will be available with tools galore. Have a blast living your best creative life. ***registered children welcome with registered adult***

Spring has sprung! Celebrate the season while you make this adorable chickadee ornament. Grab a friend and give yourself the time to create. All supplies are included. ***registered children welcome with registered adult***

Many baby boomers today are facing the tough decision of finding appropriate housing options for their parents. Moving mom and dad is often a challenge, especially when mom and dad are reluctant to address the issue. In this class we will discuss and give an overview of the housing market in general for those considering buying or selling a home. We also provide a guide called Moving Mom & Dad, a $24.95 value. The guide covers the five common mistakes Children of aging parents make and how to avoid them. The guide also includes the following topics: • Conversation’s starters for discussing late-life housing choices with aging parents, • Solutions for remodeling homes designed for aging-in-place, • Descriptions of common senior living options and 55+ communities, • Key questions to ask when researching assisted living and long-term care communities, • Tips and criteria for hiring key service providers, Frequently Asked Questions and much more. Access to preferred service providers and discount coupons provided to all attendees as well as a no cost home evaluation for those who want to know the value of their home and recommended suggestions to make it more salable.

Are you enjoying playing Mahj but feel like you could use some coaching to better your game? Are you looking for some insight on how to make better strategic choices while playing? Then this is the class for you! Please join us!

Imagine all your photos organized in one place and imagine having a system so you can find any photo in literally seconds. We will talk about scanning & repairing old photos, movies, slides & negatives as well as the many options for organizing; using the cloud and owning vs renting cloud space. It's fun, it's easy and you no longer have to imagine. Your photos CAN be totally organized

Empty nester? Lived in your home for decades? Moving to a retirement community or assisted living? Preparing to downsize well in advance is ideal because the process can be overwhelming. The focus of the class is getting your home ready to sell and the steps you need to take to begin the process of living with less. To lessen the burden of your transition, learn how to let go of the things you cannot take along, how to donate or sell your stuff, places to recycle or dispose of unwanted items, what you need to do to get your home ready to sell and the ideal timeline to seamlessly move to your new home.

One night. One dance. A lifetime of fun! Basic patterns plus fun spins that will take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor. Couples only, please.

In this two-hour workshop, learn fun moves and simple tips to have you feeling comfortable and looking great on that special day! With the expert guidance of 3-time Ballroom Dance champion, Monica Mohn, you’ll be dancing before you know it!

Develop your woodworking skills in a supportive, learning-oriented environment. This workshop will lead beginning woodworkers through a project that will help registrants learn the basics of woodworking. Individual hands-on instruction is provided. Registrants will all make the same project. All materials for the project will be provided. Upon completion of their first project, each student will be able to choose a second project from a list provided. Beginners welcome! You do not need to take Woodworking Orientation prior to taking this class. **PLEASE NOTE: We are continually updating woodshop equipment and we are committed to safety. At the beginning of each new session of Open Woodshop and Women’s Woodworking, all participants are required to participate in a safety review process and sign the acknowledgment within the Woodshop Handbook** Helpful suggestions: Bring a pencil. Ear and eye protection provided, but you can bring your own. You might find an apron useful. Avoid loose clothing. The Community Woodshop exists for learning and community-building. Commercial production for sale or profit is not consistent with our goals and mission and is not allowed.