Westonka Community Education and Services

NEW Pretty Prom Petals - Made by You! Choose from a variety of fresh blooms to create a boutonniere, corsage or combination of the two for your special evening. Better yet, create them with your date! Sunshine Supply Flower Co will guide you every "stem" of the way! Storage boxes and care tips will also be provided. Colors will include: soft & delicate (whites and greenery) warm & pleasant (gentle yellows, pinks, purples and greenery) vivid & bright (rich reds, yellows, pinks, purples and greenery) Friday, May 3 Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room 4:00 - 5:30 pm Cost as follows: Boutonnieres $19 Make and take a pin boutonniere for your date _________________________________________________ Corsages $32 Make and take a wrist corsage for your date __________________________________________________ Boutonniere & Corsage combo $49 Make and take a pin boutonniere & wrist corsage for you and your date

Westonka Junior Cheer Camp Grades 1 - 4 Bring your Whitehawk school spirit and get your athlete involved in the fun world of cheerleading! Join MWHS Head Cheer Coach Joy Gorr and the MWHS Cheerleaders to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading. Learn basic routines, body and hand positioning and leadership skills while gaining confidence in a fun filled environment. Athletes wrap up their camp by performing their cheer routines under the lights of Haddorff stadium at the Westonka Youth Football night! Performance is Sunday, July 28 at 8:00 pm. More details to follow. Pom poms and t-shirts included in fee. Grades 1 - 4 Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 9:00 - 10:00 am location to be determined #6000-A24S $45 Grades 5 - 7 Monday - Friday, July 15 - 19 10:00 - 11:00 am location to be determined #6000-B24S $45

Westonka Community Education & Services is a member of the West ABE Consortium. For more information, visit westabe.org. Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner classes are free and ongoing, but do require advance registration. Classes are held at the Western Communities Action (WeCAN building), 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound. Some classes may be held virtually as well. For more information, call 952.491.8029. Academic Skills Get an edge on employment, a promotion or be better prepared for post secondary education by improving your reading, math, or writing skills. Mondays beginning September 18, 2023 and ongoing through May 13 5:00 to 7:00 pm WeCAN building, 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound MN #0002-A23F no fee

Westonka Community Education & Services is a member of the West ABE Consortium. For more information, visit westabe.org. Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner classes are free and ongoing, but do require advance registration. Classes are held at the Western Communities Action (WeCAN building), 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound. Some classes may be held virtually as well. For more information, call 952.491.8029. English Language Learners Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. We offer multi-levels in a small, friendly group environment. Wednesdays beginning September 20, 2023 and ongoing through May 15 Please note: CLASS WILL BE CANCELED WEDNESDAYS MARCH 27 and APRIL 3 CLASS will RESUME WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 pm WeCAN building, 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound MN #0003-A23F no fee

Westonka Community Education & Services is a member of the West ABE Consortium. For more information, visit westabe.org. Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner classes are free and ongoing, but do require advance registration. Classes are held at the Western Communities Action (WeCAN building), 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound. Some classes may be held virtually as well. For more information, call 952.491.8029. GED Preparation General Education Development (GED) is a self-paced program designed to help you study and prepare to take the GED test. GED is available for ages 16 years and older. Please note, 16 & 17 year olds will need an age waiver with parent consent and not be enrolled in high school (16 year old students are required to wait until age 17 to take test). Students 18 and older can take tests without restrictions. The GED credential increases opportunities for employment, job advancement, and further education. Mondays beginning September 18, 2023 and ongoing through May 13 5:00 to 7:00 pm WeCAN building, 5213 Shoreline Drive, Mound MN #0001-A23F no fee

CPR / AED and First Aid Certification Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing, or First Aid emergency? The right action can help save a life! With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this First Aid / CPR / AED course gives you the skills to save a life. Training meets OSHA's Best Practices for Workplace First Aid training for the infant, child and adult. Skills include how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in all ages, CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and choking. First Aid will include wounds, and bandaging, burns, head, muscle, bone and joint injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisonings and sudden illnesses. Upon completing this course, you will receive a two-year certification. If you are looking for Basic Life Support (BLS) training for the Healthcare Professional, please call or email for more information. In class or blended training options are available. Instructor: Shelly Nahan, RN, PhN, BSN, Health and Safety Specialist with Team Take Heart Thursday, April 18 Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room 6:30 - 9:00 pm #7518-A24W $69

Voices for All | An Introduction to Voiceovers Getting Started in Voice Acting Ages 18 - Adult “Wow, you have a great voice!” Have you heard that more times than you can count? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? If so, then you could have what it takes to begin working as a professional Voiceover Artist. Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional working voice actor from the voice acting training company, Voices For All, in a one-on-one, personalized, video chat setting. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. In this one-time, 90-minute, introductory class, you’ll also learn about the different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will record you as you read a real script, then offer you some coaching so you can improve your delivery. Your instructor will take notes on your performance and create a professional voiceover evaluation delivered to you in a follow up call. After the class, you will have the knowledge necessary to help you decide if this is something you’d like to pursue. Learn more: http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo 18 and over. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience. Requirements: Students must have Internet Access and Video Chatting capabilities using a method such as: Zoom, Skype (Win/Mac/Mobile) or iChat/FaceTime (Mac/iOS). Open to register: January - May 31, 2024 Upon registering, please contact Alicia Midgley at alicia@voicesforall.com. She will schedule for a meeting date and time at your convenience. Online class (to be scheduled at your convenience) #7507-A24W $49

Wedding Dance Rescue! Your wedding day is nearing and you don’t know how to dance. Not to worry! In this single two-hour lesson you and your fiancé will be taught everything you need to know to make your first dance much more interesting than shifting awkwardly from side to side. Learn an entrance onto the dance floor, easy steps and turns that fit with most songs, and an impressive dip to end your dance! Class is open to bride/groom, father/daughter, mother/son, parents of the bride/groom, and any other special pairings you plan to include on your wedding day. To reach the instructor in advance of your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit www.ConstantineDance.com. Link provided there for song ideas, too! Private lessons available. Casual dress. Instructor: Deanna Constantine Sunday, May 5 3:00 - 5:00 pm Orono Activity Center | Fitness Studio Rooms 30 & 31 #7540-A24W $35/student

Join our weekly ECFE classes for playtime at the WAC. Sign up for any or all of the following dates. We ask that you list your child’s names and ages when registering.

Engineering for Kids STEM Club Grades K - 3 Calling new and returning students! The Engineering for Kids STEM Club class introduces students to a new, hands-on lesson featuring STEM topics. For each lesson, students focus on developing 21st Century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration. These life skills provide students with the confidence to approach challenges in their lives and realize that they can success in almost anything. Session I Tuesdays, February 6 - 27 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-A24W $119 Thursdays, February 1 - February 29 (no class February 22) Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-B24W $119 1 Civil Engineering | Gingerbread House - Students are challenged to build a non-edible gingerbread house 2 Mechanical Engineering | Climbster - Students use gravity and friction in getting a paper climber to the top and bottom of an inclined plane 3 Aerospace Engineering | Foam Rocket - Students learn about the principles of flight with a foam rocket 4 Civil Engineering | Quicksand - Students learn about quicksand and make their own using non-Newtonian fluid Session II Tuesdays, April 2 - 23 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-C24W $119 Thursdays, April 4 - 25 Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-D24W $119 1 Marine Engineering | Diving Game - Students learn about buoyancy and pressure with their own diving game 2 Mechanical Engineering | Ding Dong Pizza Delivery - Students build their own pizza delivery system 3 Mechanical Engineering | Boomerang Can - Students learn how a boomerang works and make their own boomerang can 4 Chemical Engineering | Lava Lamp - Students learn about chemical reactions with a lava lamp Session III Tuesdays, April 30 - May 21 Hilltop Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-E24W $119 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursdays, May 2 - 23 Shirley Hills Primary School | Art Room 3:40 - 4:40 pm #2038-F24W $119 1 Marine Engineering | Aquascope - Students build an aquascope for a seek and find challenge 2 Mechanical Engineering | Wind Up Toy - Students learn how a wind up toy works and make their own toy 3 Civil Engineering | Rock, Paper, Scissors - Students are challenged to build a structure with rock, paper, and scissors 4 Aerospace Engineering | Bernoulli's Frog - Students learn about Bernoulli's principle with their own frog levitation toy

3D Printing: Build Your Own Robot Grades 4 - 8 3D Printing is here to stay! This class is for students who have no or limited experience with 3D Printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, and see their creations come to life. Students will be learning the ropes of 3D modeling and printing and use Tinkercad to design parts for their robots. By the end of the week, they will have two DC-powered robots - a sketchbot and a drive bot. Students must be comfortable with using a laptop and mouse to design their creations. New this Summer - This class will also include a FREE daily lunch and beverage in the Hilltop cafeteria. If your student prefers a home lunch, please pack a lunch and beverage daily. Monday - Thursday, July 22 - 25 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hilltop Primary School | Room #1632-A24S $209