Community Bridge October 2020 - January 2021

October – December 2020 Volume 30, Number 2 ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES PROGRAM A Community Education Program supported by the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, South Washington County, Roseville, White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi School Districts All classes are being offered online via Zoom only. An email address is necessary to send the Zoom link and any handouts and supply lists. Due to the unpredictability of COVID-19 we are using a “Register Now Pay Later” procedure. When registering online you will not be charged for your class at the time of checkout, however you must enter payment information. Your credit/debit card or checking account will be charged 3 days prior to the class start date. If you are mailing your registration into the office along with a check, your check will be handled as a one-time electronic fund transfer or draft. You will be notified if classes are cancelled. ART Spooky Halloween Paintings in Miniature Make two miniature paintings on canvas—a spooky tree and a Halloween painting of your own. You will also receive an easel for displaying one of your masterpieces. Craft supplies will be mailed to you. Register by September 27 in order to receive the supplies in time for the class. Kris Rossow CBRA1 Thu, Oct 8 Online 6:00–7:30 pm $15 CBRA2 Mon, Nov 9 Online 6:00–7:30 pm $15 Get to Know Vincent Van Gogh Learn about the artist Vincent Van Gogh and make a Van Gogh-inspired Starry Night fork scrape painting. Craft supplies will be mailed to you. Register by October 28 in order to receive the supplies in time for the class. Kris Rossow Photography Basics for Your Smartphone Camera If you have a camera on your phone, you know how easy and fun it is to take photos! But are you getting the best results? Learn little tips that make a big difference such as camera angle, lighting, avoiding distracting backgrounds, how to capture your subject and more. We’ll keep the learning nontechnical and help you take your photography to the next level! Gretchen Carlson CBSA1 Wed, Nov 11 Online 6:30–7:30 pm $5 Holiday Ornaments Make festive holiday ornaments. Craft supplies will be mailed to you. Register by November 22 in order to receive the supplies in time for the class. Kris Rossow CBRA3 Thu, Dec 3 Online 6:00–7:30 pm $15 Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Can you build the tallest snowman using only a few items? Let’s give it a shot. Build your snowman during the Zoom activity and show off just how tall you can make it. Other winter challenges will be included in this activity. Register by January 16 so there is time to mail the supplies. Kris Rossow CBRA4 Wed, Jan 27 Online 6:00–7:30 pm $15