Registration for the 2026 CEND Conference for Community Education Professionals that work with Adults with Disabilities. Friday, May 1st, 9am-4pm, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center 8395 127th Street E. Hastings, MN 55033, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks and Snacks included.

This is only for Dues owed by CEND members for this year.

Indulge in a delightful experience of self-discovery and enlightenment as you delve into understanding your chakra energy through energy values and aura colors. Through an Aura Reading, uncover the intricate web of energies that make up your being, as represented by vibrant shades that reflect your unique qualities and characteristics. Learn how others perceive you. Your chakras are your spiritual batteries that drive your existence. Explore available remedies to enhance their balance and vitality. Elevate your understanding of yourself and the world around you with this illuminating experience that promises to transform and enlighten your mind, body and spirit. This is NOT intuitive. Your reading is done on a medical device where your individual chakra energy levels are unveiled with scientific precision. This exclusive class is led by the esteemed aura counselor, Roxanne, who will analyze your aura colors and will also share valuable insights into the correlation between your aura colors and the energies that fuel your spiritual essence. Seize this extraordinary chance to elevate your spiritual path to new heights.

Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners! Designed for those with little to no experience, you'll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you'll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the way, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence.

This class will build from basic to more advanced topics of bicycle repair and maintenance. Many of your bike issues can be solved in this class! Major focus will be on identification of bicycle parts, trailside repair, shifting adjustments, brake adjustments, chain maintenance, how to repair/replace a tire tube and how to safely check your bike. We will also learn basic wheel truing and replacing a chain and brake and shifting cables. Bring a bike, and we will tune it up!

Learn to mine census documents for family gold. We'll dive into both federal and state census records, and use them to expand your family tree and uncover fascinating details about your ancestors' lives.

Learn to mine census documents for family gold. We'll dive into both federal and state census records, and use them to expand your family tree and uncover fascinating details about your ancestors' lives.

Build practical vocabulary and conversational confidence through learning food and drink vocabulary and practicing kitchen conversations, to following recipes and cooking together. Along the way, discover traditional Hispanic dishes and the rich culinary culture behind them. Perfect for food lovers looking to bring flavor to their Spanish. Open to new and previous Spanish conversation participants. While the class is open to all levels, basic Spanish skills will be helpful.

Explore popular DNA kits, interpret results and use them to enhance your family research. You'll also learn to navigate unexpected matches and understand the pros and cons of genetic testing in genealogy.

Discover how traditional research and DNA analysis work together to unlock your family's past. We'll explore advanced tools, address common misconceptions and help you leverage both fields to enrich your family history journey.

Begin your family history journey with confidence! Learn essential skills to start building your family tree. Discover how to organize your research, access vital records and navigate common roadblocks.

Join us for a fun, interactive and informative session on Muslims and their beliefs. Learn about Islam, Muslims and their culture. Test your knowledge with a quiz and win exciting prizes. There will also be opportunities to ask difficult and hot questions to the host during the "hot seat" activity.

Explore hopeful climate futures in this seasonal book club through visionary reads. A facilitator will guide thoughtful discussions, helping us reflect on climate, community and the transformative ideas within each book. February 9: We will begin with The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer, reflecting on abundance, reciprocity and our relationship with nature. May 11: Just in time to welcome summer fireflies; our spring meeting will discuss Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion. Space is limited. Students are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book or audiobook.

Explore hopeful climate futures in this seasonal book club through visionary reads. A facilitator will guide thoughtful discussions, helping you reflect on climate, community and the transformative ideas within each book. We will discuss "The Backyard Bird Chronicles" by Amy Tan. The author explores connecting to nature in a meaningful way. Space is limited. Students are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book or audiobook.

Join us for an engaging and relaxed environment in our Open Play American Mahjongg sessions! Gather to enjoy friendly games, explore various strategies and deepen your understanding of this timeless tile-based game. Pre-register for open play or drop-in day of. Please bring a set of Mahjongg tiles if you have them. Bring your friends, meet new players and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and strategies of Mahjongg. Perfect for beginners eager to grow their American Mahjongg skills and seasoned players looking to refine their play. No instructor present.