Owatonna Community Education

There are over 30 individual muscles on each side of your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing laugh lines, lifting and firming the neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. In this live, online class learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.

Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica into your kitchen and experience the warmth of the Caribbean! During this cook-along experience you will learn to make a classic Jamaican hand pie from the golden flaky pastry to the savory spiced meat full of island-inspired flavor! You will also learn how to customize the seasoning and heat level to your taste! Tess will guide you through the process step-by-step. The best tricks for freezing and reheating will also be shared. Equipment needs: A food processor is recommended for the pastry, or a pastry cutter can be used. A rolling pin is also necessary. Participants will receive a list of ingredients and a class link (zoom - free download) in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the instructor's personal recipes from this class will also be sent to you following class.

Create a stunning floral meadow scene in our next oil painting workshop! You'll follow your instructor step-by-step as you develop your skill and this gorgeous landscape! No previous painting experience is needed but you will bring your own supplies to class. A supply list will be provided when you sign up. Wear clothing suitable to paint in and bring a sack lunch as we will take a 30 minute lunch break. This workshop is intended for those 13 years of age and older.

Have you been to Germany, learned German previously, and/or want to improve your skills? Then you should sign up for German III (live, online). You will discover how Germans spend their leisure time, how they interact in the workplace, how they celebrate birthdays, and what city life is like during our weekly zoom sessions, using the text Die neue Linie 1 A1.2 and Google Classroom. Join us as we explore the culture, people, and language of the German-speaking world! Please note: you are responsible for purchasing your textbook. This class is open for early registration on January 2 starting at 6am online and 8am in-person/phone.

Do you want to advance your German skills beyond German III? Then you should sign up for German Seminar (live, online). In our weekly Zoom sessions, you will share short German texts, read short stories, and watch German films. The German reader is provided. This class is open for early registration on January 2 starting at 6am online and 8am in-person/phone.

Get ready to mix creativity, speed, and strategy in our Gingerbread Showdown! Inspired by the hit cooking competition Chopped, this festive class challenges you to design and build your own spectacular gingerbread house—using surprise ingredients and limited time. This class is perfect for builders and bakers alike, this class combines the thrill of competition with the joy of holiday crafting. At the end, judges will evaluate your gingerbread masterpiece on creativity, technique, and how well you integrated the mystery ingredients. Will your gingerbread house stand tall and impress the judges, or crumble under pressure? Join us to find out! This class is open for early registration on January 2 starting at 6am online and 8am in-person/phone.

Charming but broke gambler Nathan Detroit is short on cash for the biggest craps game in town and the authorities are breathing down his neck. Meanwhile, longtime girlfriend and club performer, Miss Adelaide, is tiring of their 14-year engagement with no wedding in sight. Nathan looks to fellow high-roller Sky Masterson for the cash, and the two concoct a bet for Sky to whisk the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown off to Havana. Sarah is determined to save the souls of the gamblers, setting in motion a series of events where love and redemption intersect. Frank Loesser’s vibrant score makes Guys and Dolls a true crowd-pleaser, featuring songs like “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brings you all the thrills, laughs and songs when you come to experience Guys and Dolls! If you have any mobility or dietary requirements, please let us know at registration. Your trip fee includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, and admission. Registration now open! Register no later than February 13.

Join us for a card crafting class! In this class, students will create 25 all occasion cards including five cards of five different themes - think birthday, thank-you, sympathy, and more. All materials will be cut, packaged, and ready for students to stamp and assemble. All envelopes, stamps, inks, and tools needed to create the cards will be provided. Students will need to bring their own adhesive (double stick tape, tape runner, glue, etc.) which can be found at most craft stores, or you may purchase some from the instructor the night of class.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Often symptoms are ignored or go unrecognized. You have the power to control, prevent, and in some cases, reverse heart disease. In this live, online workshop, we'll discuss signs, symptoms, and risk factors for heart attack, hormones and your heart, foods that can help prevent and reverse heart disease, helpful nutrients, exercises, and the four numbers you need to know that could save your life.