Lifelong Learning Classes

Register for these programs: by phone (507-664-3700), in person at FiftyNorth, or by clicking on the title of the class

Please pre-register and check-in for all classes no matter your membership levels. It is also important to check-in at the front desk when you arrive for your class.  We use attendance data for grant applications, insurance reimbursement, space planning and determining whether or not to cancel a class.

Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of classes for those who find the cost a financial hardship.

If you are interested in teaching a Lifelong Learning class or if you have an idea for a new class offering, please contact Patty Ciernia at 664-3709

CPR and First Aid

Tuesday, January 18
9:00-12:00pm

Students will receive expert training in First Aid and Basic Life Support CPR (adult) including Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). This 3-hour class includes instruction, demonstrations and hands-on activities and culminates in the students earning an American Heart Card. It is appropriate training for Certified Nurse Assistants, healthcare workers, teachers, instructors, and volunteers. Many health care facilities require this training of their employees.

Instructor:  Jon Bolster
Capacity:  10
Cost:  $72 nonmbr, $65 mbr, $0 platinum

Birds: Beak to Tail Feathers

Wednesday, January 19
11:00-12:00pm

Explore what makes a bird a bird; from the smallest to the largest, local and across seas to the flightless and beyond. The program will include a presentation and artifacts to take a closer look at why birds are so captivating.

Presenter: Katy Anderegg 
Naturalist/Operations Manager
Riverbend Nature Center, Faribault MN
Capacity:  30
Cost: $12 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space:  Room 103