***NOTE: Date change from catalog due to scheduling conflict. Learn the basics of appraising your fine & costume jewelry, either for resale or insurance purposes. Find out how anyone can authenticate an Italian cameo, the difference between 10k and 14k gold and why there are jewels in a watch. Get tips on the best places to sell. Bring a few pieces to class and a magnifying glass if you have one. Instructor David Schlueter is a Certified Antique Appraiser. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Experience the classical beauty of Italy on this unforgettable journey. Begin in Rome, with city tours and iconic landmarks like the Colosseum. Then, discover the highlights of Assisi, Lucca, and Pisa with tours and a Pasta Cooking Class Lunch. Move on to sightseeing in the great city of Florence and stroll across the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Explore more of Tuscany in Siena and San Gimignano before moving to the beauty of Verona, the site of Romeo & Juliet’s fateful story. End your trip in Venice, exploring the unique city with iconic locations like Doge’s Palace and a ride in a gondola, before bidding farewell to this enchanting country. November 3, 2026 - 10 days $4899 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights: 2 Nights in Rome 4 Nights in Tuscany (Montecatini-Terme) 2 Nights in Venice Area Rome City Tour The Colosseum & Ancient Rome Siena Walking Tour San Gimignano Visit Florence Walking Tour Academy Gallery - Statue of David Lucca Walking Tour Leaning Tower of Pisa Assisi Walking Tour Venice Walking Tour Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Square Venice Gondola Ride Verona Walking Tour Verona Arena & Juliet’s House with Balcony Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner & Wine Tasting Pasta Cooking Class Lunch & Wine Tasting Inclusions: Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP Int’l Air Departure Taxes/Fuel 8 Nights First Class Hotel Accommodations 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners Professional Tour Director Hotel Transfers Motorcoach Transportation Admissions per Itinerary Sightseeing per Itinerary Baggage Handling at Hotels Accommodations: 2 Nights - Mama Shelter or Starhotels Metropole, Rome 4 Nights - Hotel Adua or Minerva Palace, Montecatini Terme (Tuscany) 2 Nights - Crowne Plaza Venice East, VeniceMestre (Venice Area)

Feel good about making a difference! Learn about volunteer opportunities in Anoka County serving children, adults, seniors, groups and/or families. Many short- and long-term opportunities are available. Presented by Anoka County Volunteer Alliance (ACVA). Although this is a free class, pre-registration is required.

One of the most important aspects of life is communication, whether it occurs within our bodies, in relationships, through social media, on street signs, in training programs at work, or in other means; communication provides the order and understanding necessary for productive, safe, and fulfilling lives. However, most people are not taught how to communicate effectively, and even fewer are taught how to handle the inevitable conflicts that arise from it. In this course, you'll learn how to effectively communicate with others in various relationships and settings, as well as how to solve problems instead of exacerbating or ignoring them. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

We live in a fast-paced, electrified world where instant gratification is the norm, but when it comes to personal answers, nothing is more immediate or reliable than your own instincts and intuition. This event delivers an empowering, real-world guide to instantly accessing your inner wisdom when it matters most. Learn the critical difference between these two powerful forces: Instincts Warn, Intuition Informs! You'll discover how you are already using both and be shown simple, effective ways to use them more. The core of the evening is integrating these tools into your daily environment, featuring the amazing, problem-solving exercise: YES, NO, and YOUR INTUITIVE CODE. This event with Jodi Livon, The Happy Medium®, culminates with gallery-style readings and a Q&A, giving you immediate, tangible insight and leaving you with practical, fast-track tools for a more joyful, intuitive life. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Begin your travels in Las Vegas, exploring the city’s wonders like the Las Vegas Strip and the Hoover Dam. Then, make your way to the Grand Canyon West, visiting the awe-inspiring views of this native land and experiencing the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Later, travel on to the resort city of Mesquite before making your way to Utah for a day in Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the country’s most popular. Next, travel east where you will be inspired by a geological history stretching back millions of years. Enjoy the crown jewel of the area, Zion National Park, a spectacular combination of natural wonders. Bid your farewells to this amazing experience with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to Las Vegas for your journey home. October 4, 2026 - 6 days $2925 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights: Hoover Dam Mob Museum Grand Canyon West Grand Canyon Skywalk Bryce Canyon National Park Zion National Park Zion Park Tram Tour Las Vegas Leisure Day 2 Nights - Las Vegas 3 Nights - Mesquite Inclusions: Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP 5 Nights First Class Hotel 8 Meals: 5-Breakfasts, 1-Lunch & 2-Dinners Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Admissions per Itinerary Comprehensive Sightseeing Baggage Handling at Hotels Hotel Transfers Accommodations: 5 Nights Accommodations 2 Nights - Luxor Hotel & Casino, Planet Hollywood or New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas 3 Nights - Eureka Casino Resort, Mesquite, NV

You've seen it on TV, now you can learn the basics of ghost-hunting and paranormal investigations. Heidi has run the Minnesota Paranormal Research Society Since 2008 and has worked on hundreds of investigations. You'll see evidence from actual investigations, discover what equipment works best, learn investigation ethics and proper investigation techniques. What does it take to run an investigation? We'll cover what you need to know from start to finish. You'll even have a chance to get hands-on experience with equipment and techniques during a mini-investigation at the end of class. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

You’ve learned the basics in Paranormal Investigating 101, now let’s put your skills to the test with a full investigation! We'll split into groups to investigate and come together at the end to compare notes. Bring any equipment for use in class. We will have a few pieces of equipment to borrow out as well. Pre-requisite: Paranormal Investigating 101. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

No need to sit and watch any more: step into the party with this workshop of the popular lines dances, such as the Electric Slide, Cha Cha Slide, and the Cupid Shuffle. No partner needed for an entire evening of fun, partnering with Project Power, our program for adults with special needs! Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

This course will help attendees understand human beings' basic needs and makeup. It will reveal how our unmet needs contribute to our struggles and issues in life as well as our relationships. After taking this course, you will be able to better identify your needs, how to meet them, and how to identify and meet the needs of others. In addition, you will learn practical tips for improving your communication and setting healthy boundaries. Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Enjoy the holiday season with this immersive experience in San Antonio, Texas! Begin your trip exploring the multi-cultural heritage of the city with a San Antonio City Tour, learning about the Alamo with an IMAX docudrama and in-person visit, and a leisurely Riverwalk Cruise. Then, spend a day in the Texas capital city of Austin, touring famous city sites such as the State Capitol and LBJ Library & Museum. Next, you will travel to the Hill Country to take in the scenery and visit historical Fredericksburg. Enjoy a local winery with a Wine Tasting before returning to San Antonio. End your memorable journey with the thousands of candles illuminating the Riverwalk during the Fiesta de las Luminarias and head back home with the experience of a lifetime. December 3, 2026 - 5 days $2875 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights: San Antonio City Tour Alamo Riverwalk Cruise IMAX Theatre & San Jose Mission Austin City Tour Texas State Capitol LBJ Library & Museum at UT Hill Country Fredericksburg Nat’l Museum of the Pacific War Wine Tasting in the Hill Country Fiesta de las Luminarias 4 Nights at One Hotel Inclusions: Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP 6 Meals: 4-Breakfasts & 2-Dinners Professional Tour Director Hotel Transfers Motorcoach Transportation Admissions per Itinerary Sightseeing per Itinerary Baggage Handling at Hotel Accommodations: 4 Nights - Holiday Inn Riverwalk, Drury Inn Riverwalk or Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

Modern square dance is healthy, fun, and a great way to make new friends while exercising your body, brain, and smile. Sequential lessons are hosted by Hotfoot Stompers Square Dance Club and taught by Dan Sahlstrom on Monday evenings, beginning September 8th. Couples, singles, and families welcome. Most classes will be held at Northdale Middle School, located in Coon Rapids, MN. Please enter door 2. Alternative location for October 6 and 13 will be Faith Lutheran Church, located in Coon Rapids, MN. Registration is not required. Questions, contact Cathy at 763-780-9169 or look at HotfootStompers.org Class fee starting September 8th: $70 prepaid for each of the two 9 week periods, per adult, or $10 per lesson walk-ins per adult.

Modern square dance is healthy, fun, and a great way to make new friends while exercising your body, brain, and smile. Sequential lessons are hosted by Hotfoot Stompers Square Dance Club and taught by Dan Sahlstrom on Monday evenings, beginning January 19 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at our alternate location, Faith Lutheran Church, Door #1 in Coon Rapids. Couples, singles, and families welcome. Registration online at our website, HotfootStompers.org. For questions, contact Cathy at 763-780-9169 or look at the HotfootStompers.org lesson page. Class fee collected January 26: $140 or $70 prepaid for each of two 9 week periods, per adult (collected January 26 and March 23, 2026). Walk-ins are $10 per lesson. Lessons for those 17 and under are free.Classes on Mondays, January 19 (first lesson), February 16, and March 16 held at the alternate location. All other lessons held at Northdale Middle School Cafeteria (enter Door 2).

Discover the beauty of Canada at Christmastime! Begin in Vancouver to enjoy the majestic sights with a Vancouver City Tour, Grouse Mountain Skyride, and a visit to the Christmas Market Holiday Festival! The next day, travel on the BC Ferry for Vancouver Island before making your way to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Here you will visit the Butchart Gardens, featuring beautiful light displays depicting scenes from the Twelve Days of Christmas. Then, take in a Victoria City Tour before enjoying High Tea and lunch and the Victoria Christmas Lights Tour. You'll have free time to relax and explore the city as you wish before making your way back to Vancouver for one last stop at the Christmas Market. Finish your trip with the VanDusen Festival of Lights before bidding farewell to these joyful city experiences. December 8, 2026 - 7 days $4799 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights • 3 Nights Grand Pacific Hotel Victoria • 3 Nights Fairmont Hotel Vancouver • Vancouver Christmas Market • Vancouver City Tour • Grouse Mountain Skyride • VanDusen Festival of Lights • Roundtrip BC Ferry to Victoria • Victoria • Butchart Gardens • Royal British Columbia Museum • “High Tea” at the Fairmont Empress Hotel • Victoria Christmas Market Inclusions • Roundtrip Airfare - MSP • Roundtrip Transfers - MSP • Air Taxes/Fuel/Fees • 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations • 9 Meals: 6B, 1L & 2D • Professional Tour Director • Motorcoach Transportation • Admissions & Sightseeing per Itinerary • Baggage Handling at Hotels • Hotel Transfers Accommodations • 2 Nights - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver • 3 Nights - Grand Pacific Hotel, Victoria • 1 Night - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Journey through Yellowstone & the Wild West! Mark the beginning of your exploration in Salt Lake City before arriving to West Yellowstone, Montana, located on the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Embark on a beautiful wildlife safari and tour, including a stop at Old Faithful Geyser. Then, enjoy the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and Snake River Float Trip before arriving in the quiet cowboy town of Jackson, Wyoming. During this stay, visit the National Museum of Wildlife and Grand Teton National Park. Finish out this spectacular trip in Park City, visiting the charming, scenic highlights of the city, including the Utah Olympic Park. July 17, 2026 - 7 days $4049 per person, double occupancy (*early bird discount) Highlights: Salt Lake City Tour Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Wildlife Safari Old Faithful Geyser Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center Grand Teton National Park Snake River Float Trip Museum of Wildlife Art & Elk Refuge 2 Nights in West Yellowstone 2 Nights in Jackson, WY Park City, UT Utah Olympic Park Inclusions: Roundtrip Airfare - MSP Roundtrip Transfers - MSP 9 Meals: 6-Breakfasts & 3-Dinners Sightseeing per Itinerary Admissions per Itinerary Hotel Transfers Professional Tour Director Motorcoach Transportation Baggage Handling at Hotels Accommodations: 6 Nights Accommodations 1 Night - Hilton, Marriott or Sheraton, Salt Lake City, UT 2 Nights - Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn or Yellowstone Park Hotel, West Yellowstone 2 Nights - Snow King or Hampton Inn, Jackson, WY 1 Night - Hyatt Place, Park City On some dates alternate hotels may be used