New Ulm Public School

Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click, or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions. You’ll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site’s ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. Informative handouts for future use are included in the class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author, and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full-blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL these conditions are the same- problems with our diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to WHY your levels are too high and how to change it, The good news is all of these can be reversed. Learn how to work with your DR. to help restore your body health.

You will be using stamps, ink pads, markers, pencils, paper, and much more to create 6 greeting cards to take home. All supplies are covered in class fee.

During this class, you will learn how to manage pictures on your computer. Also, find out how to name, rename, and move pictures into folders to get organized. We will look at using the Photo Gallery and minor editing of pictures, such as cropping and making enhancements. We will use pictures for desktop backgrounds and insert a picture into Microsoft Word to manipulate for flyers, invitations, and other printed materials. This is a great class- held over Zoom. (Not for Apple/Mac users) 4-5 star ratings from 1000s of older adults!

Local cookier Sammy’s Sweets will teach participants how to use a variety of royal icing techniques to make cookie masterpieces!

Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking, and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information, and reducing stress. You will learn simple, easy-to-implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert!

It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research.

Author and Instructor Mike Wilson will demonstrate how to use your smartphone. This class is designed for mature and recent iPhone users! Mike will cover cell phone topics, such as the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App Store, settings, and the internet. Your patient instructor and class will meet over Zoom. 4-5 star ratings for 1000s of older adults! Not for Android Users.

Stay up to date by expanding your technology knowledge and learn what you need to know about the mobile payment service called Venmo. Learn how to pay friends, and businesses or receive money without using cash or checks. You’ll leave this class with a confident understanding of how to set up Venmo safely, fees to avoid, and real world scenarios you or your family and friends may use with this mobile payment option. (this will be recorded as well to review at another time, if need be)

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online Class) with Craig Coffman Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? 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. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional monthly online question and answer session is also included. For ages 13+. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People(Online Class) with Craig Coffman 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. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional monthly online question and answer session is also included. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. For ages 13+. Topics Include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

** Please note that the dates have changed from what is in the brochure- it is now July 12th -August 16th ** Internet Safety and Protecting Your Privacy Online Instructor: LeRoy Harris Designated class for 14+ Technology is constantly changing. More parts of our lives are being connected to the internet. Artificial Intelligence applications have leaped ahead. Cyber crime is becoming more sophisticated and targeted. Not only that, social media from Facebook to Twitter to Tik Tok has made our world more shareable and less private. What happens to all of the information we put online - knowingly or unknowingly? Where is it stored and for how long? Who can access it? How can you keep something really private or safe? How can you tell if that email, message, or website is really what it claims to be? You don't have to be in the dark, use technology thoughtlessly, or feel left behind! Learn the implications and consequences of using social media, apps, and internet-based services. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to decide how much to share and how to stay safe using the internet. Participants are encouraged to bring their mobile or laptop devices to participate in a hands-on way for the class.

Invasive species have become a hot topic in the last several years. Invasive species are found here in New Ulm, including the surrounding area, and all over the U.S. In this course, we will talk about why we should all care about invasive species. You will learn about the impacts invasive species can have on humans and other plants and animals. We will also talk about some invasive plants that should be a priority for treatment. During most of this course we will take a closer look at some invasive species found in and around the New Ulm area including zebra mussels, dame’s rocket, leafy spurge, wild parsnip, and others that have been reported in New Ulm, and the surrounding area. In the course, you will also learn about identifying some invasive species. Lastly, you will also learn how to help prevent the spread of invasive species and what invasive species could move into the area.

Have you ever found that in the a.m. your pants fit fine but by mid-afternoon, the waistband squeezes you like a tourniquet? Or that no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes of 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle- the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back, And we will do this without getting on the floor!

MN State Fair Trip!!! Thursday, August, 29 2024 Bus will leave at 6:30am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street and leave the fair at 4p.m. Charter Bus Fee: $30 payable at New Ulm Community Education Pre-admission tickets will be available at the Chamber of Commerce Office or admission fees will be collected on the bus.

Save money and fix your computer yourself! No great are skills needed. Use three proven free online software to fix most related issues like malware and viruses with a few clicks of a button! Speed up your computer in no time! (Not for Apple/Mac users.) Easy steps held over Zoom. 4-5 star ratings for 1000s of older adults!

Driving new customer traffic to your website and promoting your business is imperative in today’s technology world. Don’t let your skillset or company get left behind by missing the key social media rules and need to know! In this class, you’ll learn how to craft a simple but effective social media marketing strategy, listen directly to customers and implement tips to grow your business all while staying organized without technology overwhelm. Benefits for students: Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2023 year and know how to be effective with their time all while staying organized without technology overwhelm (this will be recorded as well to review at another time, if need be)

Till Beth Do Us Part at The Plymouth Playhouse Friday, May 17th, 2024 12:15pm- lunch & 1:15pm show Registration deadline May 1st, 2024 Fee: Charter bus, Ticket & Meal $85 The bus will leave at 9:30am from the Middle School Parking Lot on South Garden Street. This side-splitting romp about marriage and careers introduces us to the Haydens. They are a married couple who both work and who decide an assistant is needed to help put the house in order. So they hire a highly motivated, gregarious Southerner named Beth. Little do they know, Beth is after Susannah’s Job! Throw in a of couple wise-cracking best friends and a British boss lady, and you discover the hazards of hiring an assistant can be hilarious! MENU- Buffet Style- Sliced Breast of Turkey with Savory Gravy | Swedish Meat Balls| Fettuccini Alfredo Prima Vera | Real Mashed Potatoes| Tuscan Vegetable Medley | Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad with Berries and Mandarin Oranges | Assorted Dinner Rolls and Butter | Assorted Home Made Dessert Bars | Coffee, Tea and Water |

Unknown Ways to Pay for Fund Long-term Care If you are the parents or the adult child expected to be a caregiver, long-term care planning is crucial to retirement well-being. Join us for a hope-filled workshop where we will: Gain insights into the different types of long-term care services Learn about various funding options to keep your retirement plan from blowing up Discover why you need personalized planning strategies tailored to your needs [NEW!] Learn about a recent strategy approved in the U.S. for those already receiving skilled care. As a bonus, your class fee includes a customized longevity planning report to show you which assets to use to pay for long-term care. Keep an eye out for an online survey to get started Workshop Details: Instructor: Mark Santelman | Life & LTC Insurance Broker Cost: $20 individual/$25 couple. Saturday: May 18th OR June 15th 9:00am -11:30am

The Yoga class introduces the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Students will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal descriptions and demonstrations. Please bring a Yoga mat or towel and a bottle of water.