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In this class we will take an in-depth review of many issues, and problems, that may be faced from your parents estate plan (or lack thereof) such as: creating a difficult Probate, loss of assets to the Nursing Home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations. With our 30 years of experience, we will discuss actual Minnesota examples of all of the above challenges and how they can be avoided in advance with some simple planning and exchange of information. All questions will be answered in an open and friendly forum

Pickleball Club Yearly Membership Fee - Membership runs July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Yearly membership fee must be paid on-line. No cash or check unless paid in person at the WB Senior Center, 2484 E Co Rd F, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Indoor Pickleball starts Nov 1, 2024 Three courts drop- in open play Central Middle School - 4857 Bloom Ave Enter in Door B General Schedule Tuesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm: Specific schedule is distributed when you join the pickleball club Reserved court time is for pickleball club members only For more information or questions, please contact jon.anderson@isd624.org

The 55+ Driver Safety course is now a 4-hour program for both those taking the class for the first time and those renewing for the discount. If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lectures, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.

Important Legislated Update: There has been an important update to the MN Statute regarding 55+ Accident Prevention courses. During the 2024 legislative session a change was made to the Accident Prevention Course Rule. Effective July 2024, the new rule states that the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means a first-time participant can take a 4-hour program as their initial training – the 8-hour will no longer be a requirement. If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.

Important Legislated Update: There has been an important update to the MN Statute regarding 55+ Accident Prevention courses. During the 2024 legislative session a change was made to the Accident Prevention Course Rule. Effective July 1, the new rule states that the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means a first-time participant can take a 4-hour program as their initial training – the 8-hour will no longer be a requirement. If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.

Please register on the A+ Driving School website on their website which can be found by clicking here. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes or distance learning. Class Description is below. . . . . . . . . . . This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six hour state requirement. Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase - teleconference/in-person This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next White Bear session or at another of A+'s locations. Behind-the-Wheel Phase After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided. Parent Involvement A+ Driving School is proud to offer a parent informational meetings in White Bear Lake. **Attending this class will meet the requirement to REDUCE the number of hours that students need to drive with a parent from 50, to 40 hours.**

Please register on the A+ Driving School website on their website which can be found by clicking here. Once you go to the A+ Driving website you will then select in-person classes or distance learning. Class Description is below. . . . . . . . . . . This 30-hour program will be conducted by a certified instructor from A+ Driving School and will fulfill the state driver’s education requirement. The course will address the “how to” and “whys” of safe driving. The format of the class will be lecture and active discussion. After completion of the program, students will be able to set up and participate in behind the wheel sessions to meet the six hour state requirement. Students may start classroom driving lessons at age 14, take the Knowledge Test and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15, and take the Road Test and obtain their Provisional License at age 16. To be eligible to take the Road Test, students must have had their Instruction Permit for a minimum of six months. The Driver's Education Program is divided into two phases: Classroom Phase - teleconference/in-person This phase includes the required 30 hours of classroom instruction that prepares the student to take the Minnesota permit test and to take on the responsibility of driving. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson can be arranged with the office at either the next White Bear session or at another of A+'s locations. Behind-the-Wheel Phase After students pass the permit test, they are required to complete six hours of driving lessons. The lessons are provided in three, two-hour lessons. The lessons are one-on-one instruction with instructors licensed through the MN Dept. of Public Safety. Students can be picked up from and dropped off at home, school or work. Detailed information about scheduling the behind-the-wheel lessons will be provided. Parent Involvement A+ Driving School is proud to offer a parent informational meetings in White Bear Lake. **Attending this class will meet the requirement to REDUCE the number of hours that students need to drive with a parent from 50, to 40 hours.**

The curriculum for this course represents an original, creative and playful way of learning the beautiful game of chess! While acquiring knowledge of the rules, fundamentals and advanced strategies and tactics, beginner chess players will enjoy working through these extremely “kid-friendly" lessons.

The program will include a giant balloon structure and a wooden frame pyramid up to the ceiling. Students will draw architectural sketches, build mazes and chain reactions and create 3D architectural models. Young architects will become familiar with exciting terms and concepts such as classical Vitruvian principles, green design, architectural composition, spatial thinking, texture, perspective and many others.

If you love art, this is the ultimate camp for you! Join us at this one-of-a-kind art camp and let the good times roll as we create amazing projects with all sorts of art materials like watercolors, pastels, clay, canvas and more! We’ll draw, paint, sculpt, and collage amazing projects to take home. Animals, landscapes, cupcakes, and funny characters are part of this awesome camp. P

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud creative adventure in this fun cartooning camp! Learn to draw hilarious animals, quirky people, and wacky monsters, and dive into the basics of comic-making. With step-by-step techniques and your own sketchbook to take home, this camp is perfect for unleashing your imagination and creating your own cartoon world!

Do you have a passion for cookies and love creating art? This camp is the perfect combo of sweet treats and creativity! Each day, we’ll have a blast decorating delicious cookies, creating beautiful art on paper, and sculpting with clay, among other fun activities. From tasty designs to artistic masterpieces, this camp is all about bringing your imagination to life—in the most fun and delicious way.

In this outrageously fun camp, we’ll explore both edible and traditional art forms. Each day will be a new adventure using edible dough, candy, chocolate, sprinkles and more to craft sweet treats that are not only beautiful but also irresistibly yummy. Along the way we’ll have fun drawing, painting, and sculpting clay. From crafting fun food characters to designing beautiful art projects, there’s no limit to your creativity. And, of course, we’ll wrap up each day by making an amazing edible creation to take home.

You’ll start by learning how to sketch, then use those designs to create your own branded products. From notebooks and stamps to gift wrap and stationery, we’ll explore how to turn your ideas into fun products people love. Plus, we’ll team up to brand your very own lemonade stand—creating everything from the logo and signage to packaging and product labels. On the final day, we’ll host our grand Lemonade Stand Expo, where you’ll showcase your creations by running your own lemonade "store" in the classroom!

If you are crazy about Squishmallows this is the camp for you. Jump into a world of deliciously fun art! In this exciting camp, we’ll draw, paint, and sculpt irresistibly cute Squishmallows and yummy kawaii food characters, from super cute axolotls and ice-cream cats to hot dog-dogs and adorable squishy frogs among others.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the ultimate messy art adventure! In this exciting camp, we’ll take creativity to the next level with fun and messy projects like slime, papier mâché, tie-dye, paint, clay, and more. From splattering to sculpting, we’re turning mess-making into an art form like never before. If you love getting your hands dirty while creating awesome projects, this camp is for you!

Step into a colorful adventure and unleash your creativity! In this exciting camp, you’ll paint your way through awesome masterpieces using a variety of techniques like tempera on canvas, multimedia art, watercolors, and more. Each day offers new opportunities to mix colors, explore textures, and bring your imagination to life with fun projects.

Is fashion your passion? Then get ready for a fabulous time at this one-of-a-kind camp where you’ll unleash your inner designer! Create chic accessories like purses and necklaces, and sketch your own trendy shoes, clothes, and accessories just like a pro. We’ll groove to your favorite tunes, design up a storm, and even have a nail-painting party! With all-time favorite activities and exciting new projects, this camp is a must for fashion lovers

In this fun and exciting program, we’ll learn how to draw everything from animals and plants to faces and landscapes. Using our innovative step-by-step method, kids will start with simple shapes and turn them into amazing creatures, still life, and more. Along the way, we’ll dive into key concepts like contrast, light, shadow, and volume, helping bring your drawings to life. And at the end of camp, you’ll take home your very own sketchbook full of your creations!

Unleash your imagination and creative skills! In this exciting camp, we’ll start each day with a fun and playful creativity challenge or game to spark your inspiration. From there, we’ll dive into drawing, painting, sculpting, and more to create your own masterpieces. Using materials like watercolors, oil pastels, and clay, you’ll explore a variety of techniques while having a blast.