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Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party
Leisure, Fun, and Games

Come take a break before the holiday rush begins. Let's get together and enjoy a movie and some popcorn. If you have a suggestion for the movie, make your choice known on the registration page or call our office at 507 328-4000.

2025 Fall Adults With Exceptional Abilities
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Holiday Singalong
Rochester's Got Talent

'Jingle Bells,' 'Rudolph,' 'Silent Night,' 'The Little Drummer Boy' -- what is your favorite Christmas song? Come to sing or come to listen, but come one and all for a sweet Christmas music singalong!

2025 Fall Adults With Exceptional Abilities
Holiday Sparkle: Beaded Christmas Tree Earrings
Arts and Crafts

Get into the holiday spirit with this festive earring-making workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to wire-wrap and bead charming Christmas tree earrings—perfect for gifting or wearing to seasonal celebrations. Using colorful beads, wire, and simple jewelry techniques, participants will explore shaping, wrapping, and adding finishing touches to create a pair of holiday-ready earrings. This beginner-friendly class is a great way to try your hand at wire jewelry while crafting something both creative and wearable. Each participant will leave with a pair of their very own handmade earrings. All materials are provided, and tools will be available for use. No prior experience needed.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Holiday Wire Art: Hammered Tree Ornament
Arts and Crafts

Add handmade charm to your holiday decor in this creative wire art class! Participants will learn how to shape and texture wire to create a beautiful hammered Christmas tree ornament. Using simple tools and techniques, you’ll explore forming, hardening, and decorating your tree with optional beads or embellishments for a personal touch. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone looking to craft a unique, festive keepsake—whether for your own tree or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Each participant will leave with two handcrafted tree ornaments. All materials are provided, and tools will be available for use. No prior experience necessary.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
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Home Alone! Are You Ready? (Gr. 2 & Up)
Health & Safety

Is your child ready for the independence of being home alone? Parents need to be sure their children have the skills and maturity to handle the responsibility safely. Whether it is for an hour after school or several hours a day during the summer, being trusted to be home alone can be a positive experience for a child who is mature and well prepared. This class for children will address several topics relating to being “Home Alone” including age guidelines, safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, phone calls and door knocks, dog emergencies, personal safety, handling the unexpected, gun safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and first-aid tips. Students attend this class independently and should come prepared with a notebook and pen. Parents are encouraged to review the take-home information and discuss it with their child.

2025 Fall Youth
Home Heating with Heat Pumps
Sustainability

Is your furnace getting to the end of its life and needing a replacement? Or you’re looking to heat and cool your home with fewer emissions? A heat pump heating & AC system may be right for you. Learn what you need to know about heating and cooling your home with an electric heat pump system from people that use them year-round in their own homes during Rochester’s cold winters and hot summers. We’ll cover the basics of how heat pumps work, options available today, things to consider for your situation, finding the right contractor, and what to expect after you get it installed. We’ll share first-hand insights and examples from Rochester area residents and have time for questions. Sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
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School Age Child Care

The School Age Child Care Program is available at all Rochester Public Schools Elementary sites. The program provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can feel they are significant and they belong. Our goal of the School Age Child Care Program is to provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities including arts/crafts, STEAM activities, self-directed play, field trips, library, tech time, physical activities (indoor/outdoor), community service, and to offer an environment where homework is encouraged. Registration for: 2025-26 School Year Contract (August 27, 2025-June 3, 2026): is currently available online Bamber Valley at capacity 2025-26 School Year Waitlist Ben Franklin Bishop Churchill Elton Hills Folwell at capacity 2025-26 School Year Waitlist Gage Gibbs at capacity 2025-26 School Year Waitlist Hoover Jefferson Lincoln at capacity 2025-26 School Year Waitlist Longfellow Overland Pinewood Riverside at capacity 2025-26 School Year Waitlist Sunset Washington FAMILIES WILL ONLY NEED ONE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACCOUNT SACC is for children 5 years enrolled in kindergarten - 5th grade SACC CONTRACTS INCLUDE: BEFORE SCHOOL (AM) AND AFTER SCHOOL (PM) CARE CHOOSE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE (1 day required/contract) DROP-IN DAYS (Under 7 day notice) NON-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT DAYS (NSED) School Year Contract only INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS (IWD) School Year Contract only If you cannot access your account with your email address and password, please contact the SACC Office at (507) 328-4040 or saccoffice@rochesterschools.org and we will help reset your password. REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit/debit cards will be accepted. Bank accounts are also excepted as a payment option. IMMUNIZATIONS Current immunizations are required to attend. You are required to keep them up to date with Rochester Public School District. For more information, you may contact: Kim Oeltjen (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4046 / kioeltjen@rochesterschools.org Julie Haubenschild (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4066 / juhaubenschild@rochesterschools.org Records and Registrations at: (507) 328-4200 / registration@rochesterschools.org MEALS Please contact Student Nutrition Services at (507) 328-4250 if your child has specific dietary needs School Year Contracts: breakfast is available and will be charged to your Student Nutrition Services paypams account

SACC School Year 2025-26 SACC Site
Hoover (PACC)
Preschool Age Child Care

Preschool Age Child Care Program (PACC) is a extended day care option for enrolled RPS Preschool students. PACC provides a variety or developmentally-appropriate activities which will help your child practice new skills learned during their preschool day. 2024-2025 School Year Contract (August-June) PACC is currently off line please contact the SACC/PACC office 328-4040 to be added PACC CONTRACTS INCLUDE: CHOOSE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE (1 session required/contract) DROP-IN DAYS (Under 7-day notice) PACC is not available on non-school days, school breaks or during inclement weather school closings. REMINDER: FAMILIES WILL ONLY NEED ONE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACCOUNT Each year, you have the option to create contracts in this account for each child: 2024-2025 PACC School Year (children 3 years and up registered for RPS Preschool) Registration Fee: $ 100 /family/year Day: 6:30 AM -6:00 PM - $40/day (Drop-in Care $45/day) 2025 SACC Summer (children 5 years old and entering kindergarten - those entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year) 2024-2025 SACC School Year (children 5 years old entering kindergarten - 5th grade) If you cannot access your account with your email address and password, please contact the SACC Office at (507) 328-4040 or saccoffice@rochesterschools.org and we will help reset your password. REGISTRATION PAYMENT OPTIONS: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit/debit cards will be accepted. Bank accounts are also excepted as a payment option. IMMUNIZATIONS: Current immunizations are required to be up to date with Rochester Public School District. For more information, you may contact Kim Oeltjen (SACC Nurse) at: (507) 328-4046 / kioeltjen@rochesterschools.org Records and Registrations at: (507) 328-4200 / registration@rochesterschools.org

PACC (All Day) 2025-26 PACC Site
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Hot Coco & Ornaments Party (3-6 Years)
Art

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Join us for a heartwarming holiday celebration designed for little ones and their grown-ups! At our Hot Cocoa & Ornaments Party, you and your child will sip on warm cocoa, decorate keepsake ornaments together, and enjoy sweet, festive moments that are perfect for making lasting memories.

2025 Fall Preschool
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Hot Indian Bread for Chilly Days
Taste

Join us for a flavorful evening exploring the rich and diverse world of authentic Indian cuisine! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to make freshly prepared Indian breads from scratch. Ashwini will guide you through the steps of creating fresh dough and crafting delicious dishes like: Spinach Paratha (wholesome flatbread made with whole wheat flour, spinach, and aromatic spices), Batata Bhaji / Aloo Sabzi (a classic Indian potato dish), Bhatura (fluffy deep-fried leavened bread that pairs perfectly with savory dishes), Murgh Makhani (butter chicken), and Indian Masala Chai (spiced Indian tea made with cream and cardamom). During the interactive portion of the class, you’ll get hands-on experience mixing, kneading, rolling, and frying dough to make your own Indian breads. Please remember to bring an apron. We can’t wait to cook with you!

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
How to Ditch Your Minnesota Residency: Strategies for Severing Your Residency and Maximizing Your Income - Online
Finances

Do you spend half the year down south? In this class we'll explore effective strategies for ending your Minnesota tax residency and reducing your tax burden. We'll cover the key factors that determine residency, the steps you need to take to establish residency in another state, and the importance of having a solid plan in place before making the move. You will learn actionable steps you can take now to avoid unnecessary taxes. This class will be held online. You will receive an email 2 days prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Smoking Cessation
Wellness

Hypnosis can help you overcome your struggles and finally make that change! The experience is very relaxing, and you will be fully aware and conscious at all times. Bring a pillow, blanket, or bean bag for your comfort. Fee includes session and a reinforcement CD. Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits. It will help you stop the constant thinking of food, overeating, and snacking. You will learn to desire the right foods, push your plate away when full, and motivate yourself to exercise. Hypnosis for Smoking, Vaping, & Chewing Tobacco Cessation: If tobacco is controlling your life and you are ready to quit, hypnosis can help you stop smoking or chewing tobacco without withdrawal, cravings, or gaining weight. An introduction to hypnosis begins at 6PM. Weight loss hypnosis follows while smokers take a break off school grounds for that last smoke, and then reconvene for the smoking cessation section. Go to www.hypnosisclinic.net to access most commonly asked questions about hypnosis.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Imagination / Creativity

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Indian Cooking for a Party
Taste

Planning a delicious and festive meal for a party can be a lot of fun - especially when you're exploring new and exciting recipes! In this class, Ashwini will guide you through the process of planning a fabulous Indian-themed party while enjoying the experience. You'll learn how to prepare a variety of authentic Indian dishes, including: Samosa (crisp, golden turnovers filled with a savory mix of potatoes, peas, nuts, and herbs), Saffron Rice (fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron, nuts, and aromatic spices), Chicken or Lamb Masala Curry (a rich and flavorful curry served in a creamy cashew nut sauce), Shahi Matar Paneer (homemade Indian cheese cooked with green peas in a mildly spiced herb sauce), and Raita (Indian yogurt salad). Join us for a flavorful and fun-filled culinary adventure!

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Inner Journey - Guided Imagery
Wellness

Relax, enjoy, and be free. You will be guided on a beautiful journey while you rest and rejuvenate, experiencing greater serenity, acceptance, joy, and love. Imagery can relieve pain, speed healing, and help the body subdue hundreds of ailments. Images and other senses are used by the brain to communicate with your other organs. You can experience this while sitting, or you are welcome to bring a mat, pillow, and/or blanket. Bring water.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. This class will be held online. You will receive an email from the instructor prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. For ages 13+. This class will be held online. You will receive an email from the instructor prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Intermediate Authors - Writers' Workshop
Hobbies

After completing the Beginning Authors workshop, continue your exploration into the craft of writing. This workshop (16 classes) is broken into 4 four-week sessions. Topics include story plot, narrative distance, point-of-view, and mood in narrative. Each series of classes is self-contained. Take one or all four. Prerequisite: Beginning Authors. Exemptions made upon critique of sample writing. harnish.sw@gmail.com

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
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Intro to Wheel Part 1
Pottery

This four-week class covers basic wheel-throwing techniques. The studio provides unlimited practice clay for your use. All tools are included in the class fee. This class is about learning to throw. Most pots will be cut in half to evaluate. No prior experience is required. Please look online for more 125 LIVE classes.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Intro to Wheel Part 2
Pottery

This four-week class builds on Wheel 1. We will be working on cups, bowls, and an easy plate. Learn how to make handles and lids, and trim your pieces to enhance both function and design. Practice clay will still be available to help you learn the techniques. This class includes 25 lbs of clay, so you can keep some of your pieces. Prerequisite: Intro to Wheel Part 1.

2025 Fall Adult Catalog
Introduction to Health Science Professions
Finances

Learn about in-demand professional roles at Mayo Clinic! Program directors will showcase Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Ophthalmic Assistant Technician programs and careers. There is no tuition charge for these programs currently, and several offer stipends while training. With solid academic performance and successful licensing and certification, you will be qualified to apply for these roles at Mayo Clinic. If you are a high schooler looking for your next step, or an adult learner looking for your next career, this overview is for you!

2025 Fall Adult Catalog

Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party
Leisure, Fun, and Games

Holiday Singalong
Rochester's Got Talent

Holiday Sparkle: Beaded Christmas Tree Earrings
Arts and Crafts

Holiday Wire Art: Hammered Tree Ornament
Arts and Crafts

Home

Home Alone! Are You Ready? (Gr. 2 & Up)
Health & Safety

Home Heating with Heat Pumps
Sustainability

Hoover
School Age Child Care

Hoover (PACC)
Preschool Age Child Care

Hoover Early Learning School

Hoover Elementary School

Hot Coco & Ornaments Party (3-6 Years)
Art

Hot Indian Bread for Chilly Days
Taste

How to Ditch Your Minnesota Residency: Strategies for Severing Your Residency and Maximizing Your Income - Online
Finances

Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Smoking Cessation
Wellness

Imagination / Creativity

Indian Cooking for a Party
Taste

Inner Journey - Guided Imagery
Wellness

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

Intermediate Authors - Writers' Workshop
Hobbies

Intro to Wheel Part 1
Pottery

Intro to Wheel Part 2
Pottery

Introduction to Health Science Professions
Finances

Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party Leisure, Fun, and Games

Holiday Singalong Rochester's Got Talent

Holiday Sparkle: Beaded Christmas Tree Earrings Arts and Crafts

Holiday Wire Art: Hammered Tree Ornament Arts and Crafts

Home

Home Alone! Are You Ready? (Gr. 2 & Up) Health & Safety

Home Heating with Heat Pumps Sustainability

Hoover School Age Child Care

Hoover (PACC) Preschool Age Child Care

Hoover Early Learning School

Hoover Elementary School

Hot Coco & Ornaments Party (3-6 Years) Art

Hot Indian Bread for Chilly Days Taste

How to Ditch Your Minnesota Residency: Strategies for Severing Your Residency and Maximizing Your Income - Online Finances

Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Smoking Cessation Wellness

Imagination / Creativity

Indian Cooking for a Party Taste

Inner Journey - Guided Imagery Wellness

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Online Hobbies

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online Hobbies

Intermediate Authors - Writers' Workshop Hobbies

Intro to Wheel Part 1 Pottery

Intro to Wheel Part 2 Pottery

Introduction to Health Science Professions Finances

Holiday Movie and Popcorn Party
Leisure, Fun, and Games

Holiday Singalong
Rochester's Got Talent

Holiday Sparkle: Beaded Christmas Tree Earrings
Arts and Crafts

Holiday Wire Art: Hammered Tree Ornament
Arts and Crafts

Home Alone! Are You Ready? (Gr. 2 & Up)
Health & Safety

Home Heating with Heat Pumps
Sustainability

Hoover
School Age Child Care

Hoover (PACC)
Preschool Age Child Care

Hot Coco & Ornaments Party (3-6 Years)
Art

Hot Indian Bread for Chilly Days
Taste

How to Ditch Your Minnesota Residency: Strategies for Severing Your Residency and Maximizing Your Income - Online
Finances

Hypnosis for Weight Loss or Smoking Cessation
Wellness

Indian Cooking for a Party
Taste

Inner Journey - Guided Imagery
Wellness

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Online
Hobbies

Intermediate Authors - Writers' Workshop
Hobbies

Intro to Wheel Part 1
Pottery

Intro to Wheel Part 2
Pottery

Introduction to Health Science Professions
Finances