Some topics include: basic rules, common effects of aging, medications, license renewal process, traffic hazards, and accident prevention. Class includes video, lectures, and discussion, no driving or written test. This host charges a host fee included in registration cost. Please bring a pen, your AARP card and driver's license to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to the class. As of July 1, 2024, Minnesota's 8-hour class is no longer offered. All classes are now 4-hour classes, both for the first-time participants and any participant who is seeking the refresher class.

Course Description: HeartCode BLS (Healthcare Providers) is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS Instructor or on a simulation station. This course is intended for healthcare providers. First Aid and CPR blended learning class requirements. Register for and complete the online training through the American Heart Association. Complete the course survey at the end of the training and print off the certificate of completion to be submitted prior to your skills assessment. Register for and attend a skills assessment through Community Education. Provide the certificate of completion from the online training. Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Please read the directions below on how to complete your online coursework. Directions for Blended Learning Part 1: Online course can be purchased and completed by visiting www.heart.org and searching for course #20-3553. Upon completion of the course, complete the course survey and print the course completion card to be presented to your instructor during your hands-on skills session. This AHA certification is valid for two years. (Minimum age for certification is 11 years old). HeartCode BLS- Registration Link-Cost $36

HeartSaver CPR/AED *The Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background. It is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver CPR/AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.

HeartSaver First Aid 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver First Aid. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED *This audience includes childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, and coaches for children’s sports organizations. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years. Minimum Age: 11 years old.

Heartsaver Total First Aid/CPR/AED *The Heartsaver® Total - First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background who need first aid, AED and CPR training to meet work or other regulatory requirements like OSHA. 1. Complete the Online Course (Part 1) Where: Purchase and complete the online portion of the course by visiting Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED. Cost: Sold separately through the AHA. What to bring: Complete the online survey at the end, print your Certificate of Completion, and bring it to your skills session. 2. Register & Pay for Your Skills Session (Part 2) What: The in-person, hands-on practice and testing with a certified instructor. How to Book: Register for a session and pay using the links below. Prerequisite: You must present your online certificate to the instructor on your chosen date to participate. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: Please DO NOT register for this course until you have completed the online coursework. This registration is for the hands-on skills session ONLY! Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED card. Validity: Valid for 2 years.

Instant Piano Ages 13+: In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do--using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using ZOOM and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class. Instant Guitar Ages 13+: In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using ZOOM and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class. Instant Ukulele Ages 13+: In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration. Registered participants will receive a ZOOM link from Community Education about a week prior to class. Registration deadlines are one week prior to class.

Instructor: Nickie Welsh Social Club Simple was created to help solve a need between technology and the user experience with social media. All classes are virtual ZOOM classes. Nickie is passionate about helping adults and seniors use technology to improve their lives in a positive way. She knows the best resources on using popular social media platforms, ride sharing apps, online safety, podcasts and more! Please note that each class is taught live online from 12:00-1:00 PM. Once you have registered and paid for the class, a ZOOM link will arrive in your class confirmation email. If a student is unable to attend the live online training time, they can still register and watch the recording of the training at their convenience. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded. The registration deadline is one week prior to each class start date. Canva Power Hour! Advanced Tricks To Save You TimeDATE: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. Canva Academy for BusinessDATE: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026Are you tired of spending hours trying to create graphics for your business, only to feel frustrated with the results? Canva Learn how to design professional-looking social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials using only the free version of Canva with no design experience required. You'll learn the exact tools, shortcuts, and strategies that make creating beautiful visuals quick and stress-free. 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Phone Photo Rescue Workshop for Beginners!DATE: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026Are you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, you will delete the clutter, and learn how to create printed photo books, and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without the tech jargon. Your Kid's Phone: A Parent's Survival GuideDATE: Thursday, November 5th, 2026Keep your kid safe on their phone with this empowering, yet practical training for busy parents and caregivers. This class breaks down the essential insights everyone needs to understand in order to confidently protect their child online. You'll leave the training understanding recommended privacy settings, risky apps to avoid, screen time boundaries, and the warning signs that matter most. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to create a safer digital environment for your family. Practical ChatGPT Tips for BeginnersDATE: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026Have you been curious about what ChatGPT is exactly and how it may affect you? Learn what you need to know about ChatGPT powered by Artificial Intelligence in this fun and engaging class! You will understand how it works exactly and why it's taking the world by storm. You'll also learn practical everyday uses for ChatGPT in the workforce and at home. Don't get left behind in today's tech savvy world, and attend this upcoming training! ChatGPT Powerhouse: Advanced Tips!DATE: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs. Google Sheets for Awesome BeginnersDATE: Tuesday, December 1st, 2026Google Sheets is a free, cloud-based spreadsheet tool used by professionals and organizations worldwide to manage data, track finances, and stay organized. In this hands-on class, you will learn to build and format spreadsheets, write formulas, and create databases that make your information clear and easy to understand. Whether you want to advance your career, manage your household budget, or bring new skills to your workplace or volunteer work, Google Sheets is a valuable tool that will serve you for years to come. No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and leave with skills you can put to work right away. Swipe Smart: A Safety Guide to Dating AppsDATE: Tuesday, December 8th, 2026Dating apps have changed the way we connect, but knowing how to protect yourself makes all the difference. This one-hour class covers how to navigate today's most popular dating apps, protect your personal information, and use built-in safety features so you can connect with others confidently and securely.