SOAR staff and a city election specialist team up to guide you through the process of exploring your personal values and forming your own opinions and views. You’ll also learn how to evaluate resources to identify platforms that best align with those values. To put your skills into practice, we’ll hold a fun mock vote between Green Giant and Paul Bunyan! Disclaimer: Voting 101 is an educational class about the voting process. It does not endorse or promote any political party, candidate, or ballot issue.

Learn to layer watercolor, colored pencil and pen and ink in this guided class. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a unique mixed-media artwork with depth, detail and vibrant color. All materials are included.

Create a beautiful watercolor painting with pen and ink accents in just two hours! Perfect for beginners, this no-pressure class covers techniques like wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry with easy, step-by-step guidance. All supplies are provided.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, grab your paintbrushes and dive into the world of watercolor! Explore fun and creative techniques to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings. You’ll unleash your imagination through a variety of projects, including creating your very own watercolor book to take home. Whether you’re splashing colors or mastering new tricks, this camp is all about having a blast with watercolors. Don’t forget to bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and recess attire—it’s going to be an artsy adventure!

Create a whimsical Garden Flower Arrangement with a mix of flowers, foliage, moss and living plants, all arranged to create a charming garden-inspired look with optional decorative fairies, gnomes and toadstools. Feel free to bring your own Fairy Garden adornments. Students will make one arrangement.

Step into the magical world of Oz with this Wicked camp! Learn enchanted choreography to iconic songs from the musical, explore themes of friendship and courage and have fun with themed crafts and games. This camp is a spellbinding experience, perfect for all skill levels, culminating in a special showcase for families on the final day. No prior dance experience is required, just a love for all things magical.. Parents are invited to the last 15 minutes of camp on the last day of class to see what their students have learned! Participants should bring a daily snack and a water bottle. *This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators or producers of Wicked.

Designed for women 65 and older, this class is perfect for experienced tennis players looking to stay active, sharpen their skills and elevate their game. Enjoy a mix of focused drills and competitive match play while refining your technique and exploring new strategies in a supportive, energetic environment.

This class is for women with some tennis experience who would like to take their play to the next level. Learn to sustain longer rallies and improve your serve and your volleys. Refresh your tennis vocabulary and improve your techniques. New equipment is available to use during class. Non-marking shoes required along with your enthusiasm to have some fun tearing up the courts!

Step up into introductory match play, explore match play strategy components and focus on tennis skill development. Designed for those that have completed or mastered skills of Advanced Beginning Tennis. If you have any questions as to whether this class is the right level for you, please call Scott Swanson at the Minnetonka Tennis Club 952-473-2591.

Step up into introductory match play, explore match play strategy components and focus on tennis skill development. Designed for those that have completed or mastered skills of Advanced Beginning Tennis. If you have any questions as to whether this class is the right level for you, please call Scott Swanson at the Minnetonka Tennis Club 952-473-2591.

Enjoy learning tennis skills with other women. This class provides a full-body workout while improving your agility. Equipment is provided. Wear your soft-soled, non-marking shoes.

Get out in the fresh air as you hike beautiful local, unpaved trails all around the Southwest Metro. A few of the regional parks and trails utilized will be: Gale Woods Farms, Carver Park Reserve and Wolsfeld Woods Scientific Natural Area. Appropriate footwear and attire are an absolute must for the hikes. We step over trees and cross muddy rivers, the trails are root-filled and rocky. We won't be on asphalt, so bring footwear with traction. We will go at a moderate pace, 2.5-3 miles an hour for 60 minutes depending upon the trail, conditions and number of stops to take in the view or check out a wildflower. Participants must be able to stand on one foot unsupported for 10 seconds and walk at a brisk pace for 45 minutes.

Get out in the fresh air as you hike beautiful local, unpaved trails all around the Southwest Metro. A few of the regional parks and trails utilized will be: Gale Woods Farms, Carver Park Reserve and Wolsfeld Woods Scientific Natural Area. The first two hikes in June will start at 9:30am. Appropriate footwear and attire are an absolute must for the hikes. We step over trees and cross muddy rivers, the trails are root-filled and rocky. We won't be on asphalt, so bring footwear with traction. We will go at a moderate pace, 2.5-3 miles an hour for 60 minutes depending upon the trail, conditions and number of stops to take in the view or check out a wildflower. Participants must be able to stand on one foot unsupported for 10 seconds and walk at a brisk pace for 45 minutes.

This course is for current 3.0+ players who have moved up through the previous levels or have competed in tennis at a more formal level such as high school tennis or beyond. If you have any questions as to whether this class is the right level for you, please call Scott Swanson at the Minnetonka Tennis Club 952-473-2591.

Explore the strategies and gain skills to protect yourself from assault situations which are common and unique to women. A major emphasis will be placed on empowering the mind as the preeminent tool in prevailing in any assault. You will acquire the situational awareness, preemptive tactics, escape maneuvers, verbal interventions, physical techniques, the effective use of self-defense devices and other counterattack skill sets to quickly end a potentially dangerous event. Come and see for yourself how this seminar can give you the confidence and strength to deal with any threatening encounter.

Explore how to schedule the crafting of a novel from start to finish, which you can finish in as little as 90 days! This class will also help you stay motivated throughout the journey. You will learn how to: select your novel genre and develop a compelling premise create multidimensional characters and immersive settings craft a detailed plot outline manage your time to keep your writing flow consistent combat common roadblocks including writer’s block master the art of self-editing: refining your plot and fixing pacing, dialogue and characterization problems. receive constructive criticism from beta readers explore publishing options By the end of this class, you will know how to complete your novel and have the knowledge and confidence to move forward with the publishing process.

Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are and bring your story to life.

Writing short stories helps you discover your writing voice and how to convey your ideas. Discover how to bring your story to life with an engaging plot, as well as character development, action and dialogue. Explore the technical parts of crafting a short story, including structure, important character moments and progression in the story. Additionally, you will learn about editing, proofing and publishing options.

Unlock the world of children’s and young adult literature! Learn age-targeted storytelling, market trends and submission tips to craft compelling stories that captivate young readers from picture books to YA novels.

Learn about many aspects of writing for blogs, magazines and websites, including how to find ideas and sources, conduct interviews and create interesting content and protect your copyright.

Tai Chi gently eases stress, builds strength, and restores balance. Backed by leading research, this class teaches participants a flowing 40-posture Yang-style sequence for physical and mental well-being. Participants must be able to stoop, turn and change directions. Not suitable for some physical conditions. Participants will improve flexibility, body awareness, relaxation, balance, pain and stress reduction.