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Winter 2012 CatalogJanuary - March

It’s going to be the highlight of the season!

See page 2 for details

Opening Doors Program, 301 Second Ave NE Buffalo, MN 55313 - Mark Preissing, Program Coordinator 763.682.8771

Register for classes at www.bhmschools.org/community-ed or call 763-682-8770

Community Education Program for Adults with Disabilities

The Amazing Jeffo

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Snow Tubing at PowderRidge - Sat, February 4th

Join us for a fun day at PowderRidge in Kimball for snow tubing.This was a big hit last winter. Thecost of the event includes tubingpass, bus transportation, and staffsupervision. The fee does notinclude snacks or food. Event isco-sponsored with the Elk RiverH.O.P.E. and St. Cloud ProjectChallenge programs.W3010Saturday, Feb 4Bus Departs: East side ofDiscovery Center at 8:30 a.m. andBig Lake High School main entryat 9 a.m.Bus Returns: To Big Lake at 3 p.m.and Discovery Center at 3:30 p.m.Fee: $35 includes tubing pass, bustransportation and staff supervisionRegistration Deadline: Jan 27

Minneapolis Auto ShowCome out and experience theMinneapolis Auto Show! Checkout 100’s of the newest vehiclesincluding Green and hybrids. Aspecial show features the U of M’saward winning Solar Powered car.Group will leave Buffalo, with stopsat Big Lake High School and in ElkRiver. The cost of the eventincludes tickets to the auto show,bus transportation, and staffsupervision. The fee does notinclude snacks or food. Event isco-sponsored with the Elk RiverH.O.P.E. program.W3015Saturday, March 17Bus Departs: East side ofDiscovery Center at 8:30 a.m. andBig Lake High School main entryat 9 a.m.Bus Returns: To Big Lake at 3 p.m.and Discovery Center at 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $29 includes ticket to show,bus transportation, and staffsupervision

Registration Deadline: March 9

Join us for the highlight of the Opening Doors winter season! Thissuper morning will be filled with a variety of fun filled activities. Seea demonstration by the Junior Rolling Timberwolves wheelchairbasketball team, attend a yoga class, check out fun, hands-on artsand crafts activities, play in the indoor mini golf tournament, andsee a performance by blind comic and magician “the AmazingJeffo”. Activities followed by a pizza lunch. All ages and individualsare welcome and encouraged to attend this great event!

W3840Saturday, March 24 9 a.m.-1 p.m.1 Session $9Buffalo Discovery Center

Locations of School Buildingswhere Opening Doors classes

are held:

Becker High School12000 Hancock St.

Big Lake High School501 Minnesota Ave.

Buffalo Middle School1300 Hwy 25 N.

Discovery Center301 2nd Ave NE, Buffalo

Howard Lake Middle School801 8th Ave S.

Independence ElementarySchool

701 Minnesota Ave, Big LakeLittle Mountain Elementary

School9350 Fallon Ave, MonticelloMonticello Middle School

800 E. BroadwayParkside Elementary207 3rd St. NE, Buffalo

Handicap Accessibility inFacilities Used for Opening

Doors Programs:All school buildings; Huikkos and River City

Extreme Bowling Lanes, CrossroadsAnimal Shelter, Buffalo American Legion,

Buffalo Civic Center Ice Arena,Minneapolis Convention Center, PowderRidge Ski Area, Wright County HeritageCenter; these facilities are handicappedaccessible. Every effort will be made to

accommodate interpretive services ifrequests are make at the time of class

registration. Requests for interpretativeservices or printed information can be

made by calling 763-682-8771.

Please register for

classes at least one

week in advance!

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Pizza and a Game-MonticelloBasketballJoin your friends for pizza and ahigh school basketball game.Watch the Monticello Magic take onPrinceton in an exciting game ofbasketball. Group will meet at thePizza Ranch on Hwy 25 inMonticello at 6 p.m. for pizza, andthen head to the game. Food andgame admission are included inclass fee.

W3810Friday, Jan 20 6-9 p.m.1 Session $11Pizza Ranch in Monticello andMonticello High School

Sweet Heart DanceBring your sweet heart or friendsfor a night of dancing and fun. A DJwill spin the latest and greatesttunes. Snacks, pictures, and rockin’music provided. Activity co-sponsored by Opening Doors andResurrection Lutheran Churchyouth outreach group of Monticello.

W3800Friday, Feb 10 7-9:30 p.m.1 Session $5Monticello Little Mountain Elem.Commons Area

Pizza and a Game-BuffaloHockeyJoin your friends for a pizza and ahigh school hockey game. Watchthe Buffalo Bison take on the topranked Eagles of Eden Prairie in anexciting action packed hockeygame. Group will meet at Huikko’sEntertainment Center on Hwy 25 inBuffalo at 1 p.m., enjoy a greattasting pizza, and then head to thegame. Food and game admissionare included in class fee.

W3815Saturday, Feb 11 1-5 p.m.1 Session $11Huikkos Entertainment Center andBuffalo Civic Center Ice Arena

Wright County HeritageCenter TourExperience the sights and soundsof a narrated tour of the history ofthe area by visiting the WrightCounty Historical Society HeritageCenter and Museum. Top off theevening with cookies, other treatsand hot chocolate. The Wright Heri-tage Center is located at 2001 Hwy25 north in Buffalo (about 2 milesnorth of the intersections of Hwy 55and 25).

W3860Thursday, Feb 16 6-7:30 p.m.1 Session $5Wright County Historical Societyand Heritage Center

Dinner and DancingBeat the winter blues and get tothis activity to have a great time!Start with an all you can eat fish fryor dinner of your choice followed bysome socializing. Finish the nightdancing, swinging and moving tothe sounds of the “WagonWheelers” country and westernband. Yes-this local favorite playsboth country and western music!

W3820Friday, Feb 24 6-10 p.m.1 Session $15Buffalo American Legion

Karaoke and Dance, Dance,DanceGet a group together and dance,dance, dance! Join us for a funfilled evening of dancing andsinging. Karaoke contests are sureto be one of the many eveninghighlights! Music, snacks, and funincluded. Staff or caregivers areencouraged to attend andparticipate.

W3850Friday, March 9 7-9 p.m.1 Session $3Buffalo Discovery Center

Prairie Fire TheaterPresents, “Robin Hood”Discover the hearty laughter ofRobin Hood and his Merry Bandas they sweep through the treesof Sherwood Forest (temporarilytransplanted to the DiscoveryCenter stage) as local studentstake the stage along withprofessional actors in Prairie FireChildren’s Theatre’s originalmusical production of “RobinHood”. After the show, stop bythe dessert “suite” for some tastytreats including sandwiches anddesserts.

W3830Sat, Feb 25 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.1 Session $11Buffalo Discovery CenterAuditorium

Treats will be served in Room 204

“Signing in the Rain”Experience this classic Hollywoodmusical first hand. The dancingand singing in this theatricalmasterpiece has made it one ofthe favorite musicals of all time.“Singing in the Rain” is filled withwonderful songs and toe-tappingmusic. Our group will meet underthe clock in the Main StreetCommons area at Monticello HighSchool. Following theperformance, enjoy a tasty dessertor treat in the West Lecture room.

W3835Sunday, March 11 2:30-5:301 Session $11Monticello High School Theater

Treats will be served in the WestLecture Room

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Healthy RelationshipsWhat makes for a healthyrelationship? What are some clearand easy to understandboundaries? What are appropriatepersonal limits between men andwomen of adult age? What arestrategies to stay safe in mycommunity? What is bullying andwhat can I do about it? Join withHarry Walsh (Wright County HealthEducator) and Lisa Harms-Parteh(Director of Waivered Services) asthey present important informationof interest to consumers, staff,providers, family members andother interested individuals.Material discussed and presentedwill be referencing healthyboundaries and sexuality for adultswith disabilities.

W3335Tuesdays, Jan 17 & 31 6:30-8 p.m.2 Sessions $5Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 204

C.O.R.E.Expanding Social and IndependentLiving Skills. Discover this activitywith member interests in mind.Bring your ideas to enhance the funand interactive theme-basedclasses. This fun group coversrelationships, living on your own,job skills, hands-on activities, socialgames, healthy snacks, fitness,and social etiquette.

W3310AThursdays, Jan 19, Feb 9, 23,March 8 & 22 6:30-8:30 p.m.5 Sessions $25Buffalo Middle School Rm 704

W3310BMondays, Jan 23, Feb 6, 27,March 12 & 26 6:30-8:30 p.m.5 Sessions $25Big Lake High School Rm C112

Pizza Making and a MovieEver wondered how pizzas aremade? Create and cook your ownpizza and enjoy the taste of yournew creation along with watching afun movie. All pizza makingsupplies and movie are included inthe cost of the class.

W3350AThursday, Feb 16 5:30-7:30 p.m.1 Session $12Monticello Middle School Rm 108

W3350BMonday, March 19 5:30-7:30 p.m.1 Session - $12Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 202

Computer Survival SkillsLearn the of the basics of computeruse. This class is for inexperiencedor beginning users to computers.An introduction to computers,various free email accountsavailable, safety, and security andsome fun uses will be presented.

W3340ATuesday, Jan 24 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Big Lake IndependenceElementary Room 254

W3340BThursday, Feb 2 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 204

W3340CWednesday, March 7 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Howard Lake Middle SchoolComputer Lab

W3340DTuesday, March 13 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Buffalo Discovery Center Commons A

W3340EMonday, March 26 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Becker High School Room 225

Animal Care, Handling, andCompassionThis fun activity includes a tour ofthe Crossroads Animal Shelter andthe care and handling of pets. Dogsand cats will be handled during thisactivity.

W3330AMonday, Jan 30 6-7:30 p.m.1 Session $7Crossroads Animal Shelter

W3330BMonday, Feb 27 6-7:30 p.m.1 Session $7Crossroads Animal Shelter

W3330CMonday, March 26 6-7:30 p.m.1 Session $7Crossroads Animal Shelter

Discover this great Opening Doors activity and become amember of the gardening club. Planning and selecting plants forspring planting will be the focus. Class fee includes club tee shirtand lifetime Garden Club membership card.

F3320Tuesday, March 27 7-8 p.m.1 Session $5Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 202

Please register forclasses at least

one week in advance!

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Floor HockeyJoin the team for a friendly game offloor hockey. Floor hockey is a fun,recreational sport along with beinga great form of exercise. Theinstructor will lead skill-buildingexercises in addition to playinggames.

W3510AWednesdays, Jan 11, 18 & 25 7-8 p.m.3 Sessions $15Buffalo Discovery CenterCafeteria

W3510BWednesdays, Feb 8-29 7-8 p.m.4 Sessions $20Big Lake IndependenceElementary East Gym

Gentle YogaExperience the newest OpeningDoors activity! This safe and gentleclass utilizes stretching to enhanceflexibility; breathing exercises toremove tension and improveconcentration; exercise positions tolengthen, strengthen, and tonemuscles; and meditation to achieveinner peace. A thorough workout isboth easy and intense. Staff orcaregivers are encouraged toattend and participate.

W3550Tuesday, Feb 14, 21, 28 6-7 p.m.3 Sessions $15Buffalo Discovery CenterCommons A

Bowling and PizzaJoin us for a great time bowling andenjoying pizza and pop of yourchoice. What’s better than bowlingand pizza!

W3530Saturdays, Jan 28, Feb 18, Mar 24 2-4 p.m.3 Sessions $29Lake Bowl, Howard Lake

Big Indoor GamesGet going and moving! Severalindoor games will be played duringeach session including beanbagtoss, ladder ball, and indoor mini-golf. The instructor will lead skill-building exercises in addition toplaying games.

W3515AWednesdays, Jan 11, 18 & 25 7-8 p.m.3 Sessions $15Big Lake IndependenceElementary East Gym

W3515BWednesdays, Feb 8-29 7-8 p.m.4 Sessions $20Buffalo Discovery Center Cafeteria

Learn to DanceExperience this wonderful newactivity. Learn several dance stepsand get ready to cut a rug at thenext dance! Class taught byprofessional dance instructorDeanna Constantine. Staff orcaregivers are encouraged toattend and participate.

W3610Tuesday, Jan 10 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $5Buffalo Parkside ElementaryCafeteria

League BowlingDevelop your skills. Get ready forthe big match. Socialize withfriends and be active at the sametime. Let's bowl some strikes! Getready for the big Wright CountyChampionships on Saturday, April14.

W3525ASaturdays, Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25,March 10 & 24 2-4 p.m.6 Sessions $60Huikkos Bowling and EntertainmentCenter, Buffalo

W3525BThursdays, Jan 19, 26, Feb 2 & 9 6-8 p.m.4 Sessions $36River City Extreme, Monticello

W3525CThursdays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 6-8 p.m.4 Sessions $36River City Extreme, Monticello

BasketballIt's time for some HOOPS! Developyour basketball skills. Get someexercise, and work on yourphysical fitness. Join your friendson the basketball court and comeready to show us your moves andlearn some new ones too! Theinstructor will lead skill-buildingexercises in addition to playinggames.

W3520AWednesdays, March 7-28 7-8 p.m.4 Sessions $20Big Lake IndependenceElementary East Gym

W3520BWednesdays, March 7-28 7-8 p.m.4 Sessions $20Buffalo Discovery Center Cafeteria

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After Work Rocks!Discover this after work or schoolactivity. Gym time, board games,and computer lab time are just afew of the activities that you canchoose from. Snacks andrefreshments will be provided. ThisROCKS!

W3650AWednesday, Jan 18 4-6 p.m.1 Session $3Buffalo Discovery Center Cafeteria

W3650BThursday, Feb 23 4-6 p.m.1 Session $3Buffalo Discovery Center Cafeteria

W3650CWednesday, March 21 4-6 p.m.1 Session $3Buffalo Discovery Center Cafeteria

Pizza and a MovieTaste a yummy delicious pizza andenjoy a movie with friends. What agreat way to spend an evening!

W3615AFriday, Jan 13 6-8 p.m.1 Session $7Monticello Middle SchoolStaff Lunchroom

W3615BFriday, Jan 27 6-8 p.m.1 Session $7Big Lake IndependenceElementary Community Room

W3615CFriday, Feb 3 6-8 p.m.1 Session $7Buffalo Discovery CenterBoard Room

W3615DFriday, Feb 10 6-8 p.m.1 Session $7Howard Lake Middle School Auditorium

W3615EFriday, March 16 6-8 p.m.1 Session $7Becker High School Room 225

Bingo BashHave a huge bingo bash to finishoff the winter! Kick the winter bluesgood-bye. The prizes at this onewill be huge! Enjoy pizza, bingoand a float all in one night!

W3625Friday, March 30 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $8Buffalo Discovery CenterBoard Room

Bingo FunDiscover this fun activity. You areguaranteed to win some greatprizes!

W3620AFriday, Jan 13 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Buffalo Discovery CenterBoardroom

W3620BFriday, Jan 20 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Howard Lake Middle SchoolRoom N10

W3620CFriday, Feb 3 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Becker High School Room 225

W3620DFriday, Feb 17 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Buffalo Discovery CenterBoard Room

W3620EFriday, Feb 24 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Big Lake IndependenceElementary Community Room

W3620FFriday, March 2 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Monticello Middle SchoolStaff Lunchroom

Games GaloreGet together with your friends for anight of fun! Playing some of yourfavorite board games (Uno, Sorry,Jenga, Life, Yahtze, Memory andParcheesi to name a few). A Wiiconsole will also be set up morefun. Consumers are welcome tobring their own games as well.Snacks included.

W3660ATuesday, Jan 10 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $5Becker High School Room 225

W3660BMonday, Feb 6 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $5Monticello Middle SchoolStaff Lunchroom

W3660CMonday, Feb 6 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $5Howard Lake Middle SchoolRoom N10

Soft Touch SnowmanEven after the flurries start falling,you can have fun building a jauntysnowman indoors, where it’s toastywarm! This project is made from aterry cloth washcloth with featuresmade from felt applied for awonderful piece of art.W3110AWednesday, Jan 18 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Buffalo Discovery Center Room EC4W3110BMonday, Jan 30 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Monticello Middle School Room 110

Please register for classes at least one week in advance!

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ScrapbookingLearn how to create a wonderfulkeepsake and photo scrapbook.Each class member should bring10-15 photographs for this activity.

W3130Tuesday, Feb 28 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Becker High School Room 225

Jewelry MakingDiscover the art and process ofwire wrapped jewelry making.Experience this fun and easy classwhere you will create pendants,rings and a sun catcher. Allsupplies included.

W3150Monday, March 5 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Big Lake IndependenceElementary Room 255

Valentine’s Day CraftsEveryone likes to get somethingspecial for Valentine’s Day. Here’syour chance to make a nice gift,create your own card, and decorateValentine’s cookies. Keep them orgive them away to someonespecial!

W3120AMonday, Feb 13 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 204

W3120BMonday, Feb 13 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Big Lake IndependenceElementary Room 255

W3120CMonday, Feb 13 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $7Howard Lake Middle School Room N10

Spring Craft - Home Decorating

Consumers will have a choice todecorate a spring flower pot orselect a letter from their name todecorate. Painting, applying modgepodge and numerous embellish-ments will make this a beautifuldecoration. When registering,please indicate the letter to beembellished.

W3140ATuesday, March 6 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Buffalo Discovery Center Rm 204

W3140BThursday, March 8 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Becker High School Room 225

W3140CThursday, Mar 29 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Howard Lake Middle SchoolRoom N10

W3140DThursday, Mar 29 6:30-8 p.m.1 Session $9Monticello Middle School StaffLunchroom

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Becker Public SchoolsCommunity EducationMichelle Peacock, Director12000 Hancock StreetBecker, MN 55308763-261-4506www.becker.k12.mn.us

Big Lake PublicSchoolsCommunity EducationBrad Schnitzler,Director701 Minnesota AveBig Lake, MN 55309763-262-2523www.biglake.k12.mn.us Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Community EducationKim Carlson, Director301 Second Avenue NEBuffalo, MN 55313763-682-8770www.bhmschools.org

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted SchoolsCommunity Education

Margaret Marketon, DirectorP.O. Box 708

Howard Lake, MN 55349320-543-3600

www.hlww.k12.mn.us

Monticello Public SchoolsCommunity EducationDuane Gates, Director302 Washington StreetMonticello, MN 55362

763-272-2030www.monticello.k12.mn.us

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