Fulda Area Community Education Index Adult Programs 2 Youth Programs 3 Fulda Swimming Pool 4 ECFE 5 Zumba Fitness 5 Community 5 Advertisers 6 Pre-registration is required for all classes and will be cancelled if minimums are not met. Registration Info: Mail: Fulda Community Ed 303 N. Lafayette Fulda, MN 56131 Email: jessica.mitchell@fps.mntm.org Phone: (507) 425-2427 Or Walk In: Elementary School Fulda Public School Website www.fps.mntm.org Fun Look for the Fall 2014 Community Education brochure online. Follow the Fulda Public School website and click on Community Ed. ----------------------------- Find Fulda Area Community Ed & Swimming Pool on Facebook. Like, follow and check it regularly for updates / cancellations. Fall 2014
Adult Enrichment and Recreation Page 2 of 6 Mystery Quilt Class Architecture Tile Mystery The pattern of this quilt was designed from the street stonework tiles of an old town with history going back to the civil war. This mystery quilt promises to be easy enough for the beginners while igniting the spirit of competition in others. The outcome of the quilt is a mystery until the last steps of assembly. Quilters will meet the 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the High School Home Ec Room to get directions for the steps to complete before the next meeting. The class will meet 7-8 times depending on the needs of the class. Date: Thursdays starting October 2nd Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $10.00 - includes pattern and instruction Fulda H.S. Home Ec. Room Instructor: Vicki Hansen Minimum: 5 students Registration deadline: Thursday, September 25 th **You purchase the fabric of your choice after the first class. Nursing Homes, Taxes, and Probate Oh My!" The course is designed to give participants in the classroom setting increased understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of estate planning including information on how to avoid probate and wills. The benefits of estate planning through trusts, disability planning and various power of attorney while alive and able to make decisions independently. Information to protect assets in the event of nursing home placement and disability including Long Term Care Insurance and Medical Assistance. Maximum of 25 people. Date: Thursday, November 13th Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Cost: FREE Instructor: Hannon T. Ford, Certified Elder Law Attorney Location: Fulda H.S. Library Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 9th Adult Archery Try a fun and challenging sport. Students will learn the basic skills from some of the finest area archers. Even if you have never pulled back a bow, this is your chance to learn and enjoy this wonderful sport. Equipment will be provided for the lessons, but if you have your own bow and arrows, feel free to bring them to class. The instructors will help you set up your bow so you can shoot better. Sign up now for a fun family sport and enjoy yourself. Beaver Creek Archery Club has an active adult program including leagues and fun shoots year-round. Ages 16 and up. Mondays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Beaver Creek Archery Club, Slayton Fee: $15.00 Register deadline: October 27 th Fulda Men s Basketball League The Men s Basketball League is played every Wednesday night at the Fulda H.S. gym from 6:30-9:30 pm. Teams will referee each other and help at the scorer s table. Those interested in participating should contact Community Ed. The league will run from late November through February or March depending on the number of teams and weather. The league fee will be $100.00 per team. Send your roster and fee to: Fulda Community Ed., 303 N. Lafayette Ave., Fulda, MN 56131 by Friday, November 1 st. Pickelball It s back!! There will be weekly sessions again if there is interest. Watch for specific times and dates in the Fulda Free Press and on the Fulda Area Community Ed Facebook Page. 55+ Defensive Driving Improve your driving skills in today s cars on today s roads. Minnesota State Law requires all insurance companies to give a 10% premium reduction on policies of private passenger vehicle insurance to anyone 55 years of age or older that have completed an accident prevention course such as this. After completing your 8-hour introductory course, you will need to complete a 4-hour refresher course every 3rd year to maintain your certificate. Refreshments provided by the Credit Union Focus 2000. Include your driver s license number with your registration. Please include your Driver s License number with your registration. Course Type Date Time Location Cost Refresher Thursday, September 16th 12:00-4:30 pm Fulda City Hall $20 **This is the ONLY class that will be offered in Fulda this year. We no longer offer an 8 hour class. The next 4 hour refresher will be offered in the Spring of 2015. **Pre-Registration is required for all classes. There is a 15 person minimum that needs to be met in order to hold the Defensive Driving classes. Classes will be cancelled if not met.
Youth Activities & Fulda Community Garden Page 3 of 6 Fulda Community Garden In case you haven t heard, Fulda has a Community Garden and we need YOU or YOUR BUSINESS to take care of a plot!! This garden has been made possible by a grant that was given to the City of Fulda and is easily accessible. Any excess or any amount you chose as a plot owner, is to be donated to the Fulda Food Shelf per your contract. Plots are approximate 45 x 45. There is no fee to obtain a plot. You simply provide the seed, time and care of the plot. Please contact Jessica Mitchell @ Fulda Community Ed or Julie Burchill @ The City of Fulda office for a Fulda Community Garden Agreement Form or with any questions. Youth Archery Come to the archery range and experience the excitement of hitting the bull's eye and popping balloons. The student will learn the basic skills of archery and have fun at the same time. You will be surprised to see how much you improve in four weeks. Equipment will be provided for class, but if you have your own bow and arrows, feel free to bring them. **There are two time slots, 6 and 7 p.m. - please designate the time that you want when you register. **New this year: There is a 20 person max for each time slot. **Check out this new Fulda Business!!** Healing Point Acupuncture Healing from head to toe Come see Danette Bourquin for all that ails you! From headaches, stress, allergies or just aches and pains, acupuncture can help! 507-227-5873 Thursdays: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 & 20 Time Frames: 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm (Select time frame when registering) Location: Beaver Creek Archery Club, Slayton Fee: $11.00 Registration deadline: Thursday, October 16th Ages 5 and up 4-H Adventures for Grades 1 4 Open Gym / Hallway Walking Any student in 4 th -12 th grade that lives in the Fulda School District is welcome to participate in Open Gym beginning Sunday, November 16 th and ending March 29th. There is no cost for this, but please respect the rules of Open Gym at all times. Check in with the Open Gym Supervisor each week and sign in please. Hallway Walking is open to any person of any age. Please sign in each week and enjoy your walk. Both Open Gym and Hallway Walking Sundays - 1:00-4:00...4 th -12 th grade **ANYONE 3 rd grade or under MUST attend with an adult. Parents do not drop kids off in they are not properly supervised. Focusing on Food Experiments and who doesn t like to eat?? Dates are as follows: Thursday, Oct 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th and 23 rd A flyer with more information will be sent home with the kids at some point. Times: 3:10-5:00 p.m. Cost: $4 each or $14 for all 4 sessions Location: Fulda Elementary School Cafeteria Send registration to Fulda Community Education Make checks payable to: Murray County 4-H Registration Deadline: Friday, September 26th
Fulda Swimming Pool Page 4 of 6 FULDA SWIMMING POOL FALL HOURS: Wednesday-Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m. Adult Swim Wednesdays 6 8 p.m. RATES: Students $2.00 Adults $3.00 Group Rate (2 hours) $60.00 Facility Usage Fee $30.00 Single Monthly Pass $20.00 Family Monthly Pass $60.00 FALL SWIMMING LESSONS - $35.00 p/session Deadline Friday, Sept.19th Session I 9 10:15 a.m. All Levels: Saturday, Sept. 27 th - Saturday October 18 th Session II 10:45 a.m. - Noon All Levels: Saturday, Sept. 27 th - Saturday, October 18 th **A maximum of 10 student s p/class will be allowed. Use the regular registration sheet on the last page of the brochure and make sure to include the level. Private lessons are also available. Private Lessons / Parties / Groups If you are interested in any of the above, please call Jess @ 507-425-3562 or email at jessica.mitchell@fps.mntm.org. Scuba Diving Are you interested in learning how to scuba dive? Whether it s for an upcoming winter vacation or just curiosity, there will be an opportunity for you to learn Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5. This is part 1 of the process and includes classroom and pool time. Upon completion you will have 1 year to complete part 2 which includes 4 open water dives. There is a 4 person minimum for this class and the cost is $375.00 p/person. Please contact Jess to get registered or with any questions. Combo Aerobics Aqua Aerobics uses both deep and shallow areas of the pool to give you a great medium/high-impact workout. Shannon will use a variety of class formats and equipment to help increase cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, tone and flexibility. Ages 13 and up are encouraged to give it a try. When: Wednesdays 6 7 p.m. Cost: $3.00 p/session Instructor: Shannon Henning Aquacise A mild form of aquatic exercise that is for women of all ages. This is a well-rounded program designed to improve your heart/lung endurance, strength, and flexibility. Instructor: Karen Nygren Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00-9:00 am @ the Fulda Pool Cost: $2.25 p/session or $24.00 for the month
ECFE, Zumba, Fulda Sr. Center & Library Page 5 of 6 ECFE Parent/Child Classes Summer Activities are coming to an end and it s time to get back into a regular schedule. Don t let your health get pushed to the side with the return of school activities. It s fun, easy, and benefits the entire body. Come join the party!! Beginning September 1 st Schedule: Monday 6:00 7:00 pm Wednesday 5:30 6:30 pm Friday 5:30 6:30 am Cost: $3.00 p/time or a $27 punch card = 10 sessions For more information contact: Shannon Cowdin @ 507-360-5708 Ashley Schettler @ 507-360-9216 Family Class (ages Birth-5) Crawling, toddling and running...these children are learning new things each minute. Motor skills, eye-hand coordination and thinking skills are just a few of them. This class is open to one child-one parent, one child-two parents or two childrentwo parents. Grandparents are also welcome to attend. Come to class and let your child explore! Parents will get ideas from each other on how living with and loving your child can be terrific. Thursdays Starting Sept. 25 th Dec. 4 th (no class Nov. 27 th ) Time: 6 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Gabriel s Education Center, Fulda To register: Call 507-425-2736 or email saboehkne@hotmail.com Fee: $25 Scholarships are available-no family will be excluded because of inability to pay fees. **NOTE: This is a 10 week session instead of 8 as in previous years. CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED to ensure a safe, productive environment for children. Designated ages are guidelines only. Top Ten Reasons to Attend ECFE Fulda Senior Center For information on what s happening at the Fulda Senior Center call 507-425-2484. Fulda Memorial Library 101 Third St., Fulda, MN 56131 507-425-3277 www.plumcreeklibrary.org/fulda Fall/Winter Hours: Monday & Thursday 12-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 12-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library offers: Books, E-Books, audio books, magazines, videos, DVDs, copy machine, and free Internet access. #10. You can spend time playing with your child without seeing your undone tasks. #9. Your child can play with play dough at school and you won't feel guilty for not allowing it at home. #8. You can bring home some books and toys from the lending library to use when your child asks, "What can I do?" #7. You will be able to have some adult conversation without being interrupted. #6. Your refrigerator will be a "work of art." It will have your child's artwork displayed. #5. You will be relieved to know that you aren't the only parent who has trouble getting their children to bed. #4. Your child will meet other children and have opportunities to play together. #3. Your child can play in sand, dirt, corn, rice or water and you don't have to clean it up. #2. You and your child will sing and dance together each week. #1. You will be able to participate with your child in his/her first school experience! Staff Coordinator: Sherri Boehnke Early Childhood Educator: Sherri Boehnke Parent Educator: Marcine Elder Assistants: Allison Winter and Sue Zins