Princeton Community Education

Everyone is welcome to join us on Wednesday, June 25th for a fun day at the ballpark watching the St. Paul Saints take on the Louisville Bats!! Before the game we will gather at the Cub A Cabana Party Space for a Pre-Game All-You-Can-Eat Picnic: brats, hot dogs, burgers, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, pop & water! You can also checkout the City of Baseball Museum, Craft Beer Corner and play lawn games!! TRANSPORTATION PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & TIMES: Walmart (back parking lot by garden center), 300 21st Ave N, Princeton – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 9:45 AM Cambridge Senior Activity Center, 140 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 10:15 AM North Branch Outlets (Bath & Body) 38500 Tanger Drive, North Branch – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 10:45 AM

This all-inclusive trip includes coach transportation, lunch (choice of entrée/meal, warm bread w/butter, coffee, tea or milk), show, sales tax, and gratuity. Soft drinks, alcohol, appetizers, entrée upgrades and desserts available for additional cost. North Branch Outlets (Bath & Body), 38500 Tanger Drive, North Branch: Depart Promptly at 8:50AM Cambridge Senior Activity Center, 140 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge: Depart Promptly at 9:15AM Walmart (Garden Center back parking lot), 300 21st Ave. North, Princeton: Depart Promptly at 9:45AM Day trip registration is non-refundable due to the pre-purchase of event tickets and limited availability, unless there is a waitlist for the event and we are able to fill your spot from that waitlist.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun day at the ballpark watching the MN Twins take on the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, July 10th!! COST: $101.00 Includes coach bus transportation, game ticket & ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!! During the game all-you-can-eat: hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, chips, popcorn, peanuts, pop & popcorn! TRANSPORTATION PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & TIMES: Walmart (back parking lot by garden center), 300 21st Ave N, Princeton – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 9:30 AM Cambridge Senior Activity Center, 140 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 10:00 North Branch Outlets (Bath & Body), 38500 Tanger Drive, North Branch – DEPART PROMPTLY @ 10:30 AM Day trip registration is non-refundable due to the pre-purchase of event tickets and limited availability, unless there is a waitlist for the event and we are able to fill your spot from that waitlist.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? 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. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

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. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Learn how to put down some roots and use native plants in your landscaping, flower gardens, and everywhere else. We will help identify some of our favorite natives for a wide variety of soils, shade levels, and overall hardiness. Also learn some easy ways to integrate native plants into your current landscaping, or start a whole new project.

Does your Windows computer need a speed boost? Learn the top 10 essential tips to maintain peak performance and extend your system’s life. This practical, hands-on class covers everything from clearing clutter and optimizing storage to managing updates and tackling malware. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll gain actionable skills to keep your home or office computer running like new. Don't wait for a tech meltdown—learn how to take control of your computer today!

BE PREPARED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY! One class offers you basic skills in three important subject areas: *First Aid *CPR (infant, child, and adult) *AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Class is great for child care providers as well as any member of the general public who wants to "be prepared." A certified American Red Cross instructor will guide you in skills practice. Come dressed in comfortable clothing. We will be kneeling on the floor to do skills practice with mannequins. Please bring a pen/pencil and notebook to take notes. You will receive a certification card after completing the class. *Certification class: For first-time students or for those whose certification course was more than 2 years ago. *Recertification class: For students who have been previously certified with the past 2 years.

The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they receive over their lifetime. Learn some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of social security.

Stay up to date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, businesses, or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid, and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option. The fun and interactive class is taught live online. 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

Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don’t forget the music, with songs like “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you groove and bop along! Price includes: Coach round trip transportation, lunch (choice of entree/meal, warm bread & butter, coffee, tea or milk), show, and gratuity. Soft drinks, alcohol, appetizers, entree upgrades and desserts available for additional cost. Pick up location: Princeton High School Main Parking Lot, 807 8th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371 Pick-up Time: To be determined and this information will be sent out to all who registered prior to the day of the trip.

Learn the basics of machine and hand sewing. Hem pants, sew on a button, craft a pocket pillow, and more! Bring your own machine (it's great to learn on the actual machine you will be using at home) or we can provide one for you. Bring your own items to hem or alter, if desired. All other materials provided.

In retirement, your tax rate may vary widely over the years based on the timing and ordering in which you use different sources of money to pay for your living expenses. You want to apply the tax code in an organized and efficient way.

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class

Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Benefits for the Students: Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. Students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2025 year and know how to be effective with their time on social media for maximum results for gaining new clients or customers.

Have 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 is taking the world by storm. You will 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! The fun and interactive class is taught live online. 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.

Come learn how to make cat trees for Ruff Start Rescue! We average 500-600 animals a month in rescue, half of them being cats. Having scratchers available for our foster cats is great enrichment and helps prevent boredom or furniture destruction! All materials will be provided. All cat trees will be used for the rescue. Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit companion animal rescue located in Princeton, MN.

Social Security is far more complicated than most people realize. The decisions baby boomers make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime.