Princeton Community Education

When your child has a Smartphone there are key things you should know in order to keep them safe and secure. In this class you will understand recommended safety settings on popular social media apps, parental apps for your child’s Smartphone, and more! You will leave this class with a confident plan to simplify the technology so that you and your child can use the phone safely without worry. 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.

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 a lot 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 an optional periodic Q & A session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Topics include: how chords work in a song and how to form the three main types of chords

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar but never seem to have the time? Now's your chance! In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't even have to take private lessons. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to buy a good guitar

During this class you will learn basic facts about dementia including early signs, risk factors, tips for communicating and interacting with a person living with dementia and available community resources. Class is one hour, plus time for discussion if desired. This class is offered in partnership with Age-Friendly Princeton.

Do you waste time looking for things at home? Are you overwhelmed by your stuff? If everything has a home, it doesn't have to be stressful trying to find what you need. In this class, solutions and remedies will be shared to help you simplify your life!

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

Spend a night out with friends or have a date night with your significant other as you learn to make a tasty pizza! During this class, you will learn the properties of a good Neapolitan crust, how to handle, and how to top with fresh ingredients. Lastly, you will experience cooking the pizza in our wood-fired oven! Come with an appetite as we will be eating what we create. Bottled water will be provided, but you may also bring your own beverage.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Well in this beginner class, you’ll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You’ll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you’ll be taking with you once your class is complete. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today! 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.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Cambridge. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Live video telescopes will also be available. Get to know constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and others. Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured! Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.” It’ll be available for purchase at a discount. Select Mike Lynch celestial phots and super cool glow-in-the-dark star shirts will also be available for sale. This class is ran in conjunction with the Cambridge-Isanti Community Education program, and will be held in the Auditorium of the Isanti Middle School.

Representatives from M Health Fairview will be giving an overview of the MyChart application including how to use the app to access your medical records, schedule appointments, and more! This class is held in partnership with Age-Friendly Princeton and M Health Fairview. Class will be held at M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center in Room 3A.

Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you will leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence! 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.

As you get closer to 65, the amount of information you get concerning Medicare can make the process of applying very confusing. This is an educational meeting about Medicare and Medicare insurance that will answer your questions. We will discuss what Medicare covers, what it costs, and how and when to enroll. We will also review the types of Medicare insurance that are available and the factors to consider when deciding what type of plan is best for you.

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.

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.

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.

Come and create some festive cheer during this do-it-yourself class. You will make a beautiful, fresh, and long-lasting holiday arrangement to take home for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season!