Minneapolis Public Schools - Adults with Disabilities ACCESS Programhttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-28T18:51:05-05:00Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Book Tickets at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musicalhttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/52195/adult-enrichment-summer-2024/disney-s-the-little-mermaid-book-tickets-at-ce-mpschools-org-adults-summer-musical2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>This is Community Education’s annual intergenerational production. July 14 show with ASL interpreters, July 17 show is pay what you can. Other performance dates available at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. Price includes ticket in premium reserved seat section. Transportation on your own. Tickets will be held at the box office. For more information, call 612-668-3100. </p><p>Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, <em>Disney's The Little Mermaid</em>is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."</p><p>Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.</p>ACCESS - Walking for Fitness (Ella Baker)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53589/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-walking-for-fitness-ella-baker2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Walking can improve your sense of well-being and happiness. Don't let bad weather stop you! Enjoy this easy exercise indoors, on your own, walking the halls of Ella Baker. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and risks for stroke and/or injury. By registering, you are welcome to drop-in anytime during the times listed. Pre-registration is required.</p>ACCESS - Clay Pot Garden Gnomehttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/52472/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-clay-pot-garden-gnome2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Let's make a super cute clay pot garden gnome. These clay pot gnomes are made with terra cotta pots, jute wire, yarn and wood beads for fun spring and summer home decor!</p>ACCESS - Lunch with Laura (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53771/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-lunch-with-laura-anwatin2024-01-03T09:00:00-06:00<p>Let's get together for lunch and socialize. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch.</p>ACCESS - Blue Sun Soda Factory Tour & Tastinghttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53008/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-blue-sun-soda-factory-tour-tasting2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Go behind the scenes to see how soda is made and bottled at Blue Sun Soda Factory. Learn about this industry and how it works. After the tour, we get to taste a 4-5 flavors and see the shop. Come with us while we explore some Fizzy Fun! The tour is accessible to chairs/walkers.</p>ACCESS - Pottery: Hand Building (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51364/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-pottery-hand-building-anwatin2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Explore your inner artist. This class is an opportunity for students to work with clay as an art medium. Each student will become familiar with the basic methods of construction, decoration, as well as sculptural techniques. <strong></strong></p>ACCESS - Upcycled Cheese Grater Garden Owl (South)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51359/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-upcycled-cheese-grater-garden-owl-south2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00Upcycling a cheese grater into an owl? "Hoo" knew? This friendly upcycled garden decoration is sure to add a smile to anyone "hoo" see's it.ACCESS - Squeegee Art (South)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51360/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-squeegee-art-south2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Put away your regular painting tools and pull out your squeegee! Learn to paint a beautiful abstract painting, and create a matching stationery set using this unique tool.</p>ACCESS - Spring Tree Identification (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53006/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-spring-tree-identification-anwatin2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Spring is one of the trickiest times to identify trees. Learn to identify trees before the leaves fully emerge using clues such as buds, flowers, bark, and phenology, then go on a walk with a naturalist and practice your identification skills. </p>ACCESS - Birdwatching at the Heron Rookery (Roosevelt)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53007/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-birdwatching-at-the-heron-rookery-roosevelt2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p><strong></strong></p><p>Join a naturalist at Marshall Terrace Park to learn about Great Blue Herons and observe their fascinating behavior, including courtship displays and nest-building. Binoculars and a spotting scope will be available for participants to use. Participants should be comfortable navigating stairs. </p>ACCESS - Wire Sculptures (South)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53013/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-wire-sculptures-south2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Make a sketch come to life by using wire. With your hands or pliers you can twist and shape the wire into a new form.</p>ACCESS - Simple and Easy Recipes: Spice Up Your Chicken (Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51352/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-simple-and-easy-recipes-spice-up-your-chicken-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Spice Up Your Chicken</p><p>This chicken and vegetable sheet pan meal uses a blend of African spices for a different flavor sensation.</p>ACCESS - Simple & Easy Recipes: Skillet BLT(Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51358/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-simple-easy-recipes-skillet-blt-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Skillet BLT</p><p>We’ll cook some linguine noodles and add bacon and tomatoes for a new twist on a BLT, lettuce on the side.</p>ACCESS - Transitions Plus - CBI Module 6 (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51371/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-transitions-plus-cbi-module-6-anwatin2024-03-11T00:00:00-05:00<p>May Modules with T- Plus students: Art in Park</p>ACCESS - Glass on Glass Mosaic (South)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51357/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-glass-on-glass-mosaic-south2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Create a colorful glass on glass mosaic art piece using a variety of colorful opaque glass.</p>Disney's "The Little Mermaid", ACCESS Performancehttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51372/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/disney-s-the-little-mermaid-access-performance2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p> This is Community Education’s annual intergenerational production. July 14 show with ASL interpreters. Other performance dates available at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. Price includes ticket in premium reserved seat section. Transportation on your own. Tickets will be held at the box office. For more information, call 612-668-3100. </p><p>Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, <em>Disney's The Little Mermaid</em> is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."</p><p>Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.</p>ACCESS - Walking for Fitness (Henry)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51355/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-walking-for-fitness-henry2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Don't let bad weather stop you from walking. Enjoy this easy exercise indoors instead. Walking can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of stroke and risk of injury. It can also improve your sense of well-being and happiness. By registering, you are welcome to drop in during the times listed below.</p>ACCESS - Bingo Bonanza (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51351/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-bingo-bonanza-anwatin2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Our favorite 5 in a row game BINGO is back. Join in the fun and win some cool prizes. Your registration also includes a snack and drink that you can take home at the end of the event. </p>ACCESS - Walking for Fitness (Roosevelt)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53055/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-walking-for-fitness-roosevelt2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Walking can improve your sense of well-being and happiness. Don't let bad weather stop you! Enjoy this easy exercise indoors, on your own, walking the halls of Roosevelt. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and risks for stroke and/or injury. By registering, you are welcome to drop-in anytime during the times listed. Pre-registration is required.</p><p>*No class on 2/19, 2/20, 2/27</p>ACCESS: Walking for Fitness (Southwest)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53024/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-walking-for-fitness-southwest2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Walking can improve your sense of well-being and happiness. Don't let bad weather stop you! Enjoy this easy exercise indoors, on your own, walking the halls of Southwest. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and risks for stroke and/or injury. By registering, you are welcome to drop-in anytime during the times listed. Pre-registration is required.</p>ACCESS - Carlson's Llovable Llama Farm (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51928/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-carlson-s-llovable-llama-farm-anwatin—12024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Carlson's Llovable Llama Farm boast over 90 personable and curious llamas. Come learn about all their sweet and unique characteristics, see baby llamas and even take a llama on a trail walk. There is also a gift shop for llama yarn and toys. Carlson's Farm is located at 8380 Cty Rd 10 E. near Waconia. Transportation is on your own. Register online or call 612.668.2478.</p>ACCESS - Campfire Sing-A-Long (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/52998/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-campfire-sing-a-long-anwatin—12024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Take a walk with a naturalist then join musician Dean Johnson around the campfire to sing songs from our campfire days. </p><p>Meets at North Mississippi Regional Park: Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 N Mississippi Dr. Register online or call 612.668.2478.</p>ACCESS - Backyard Bird Watching Club (Roosevelt)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51365/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-backyard-bird-watching-club-roosevelt2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p><strong></strong></p><p>Join a park naturalist to learn how to identify the distinguishing characteristics of Minnesota's spring/summer birds, what foods they enjoy and habitats that will attract them to your backyard. </p>ACCESS - Picnic & Games (Anwatin)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51369/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-picnic-games-anwatin2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Spring is still coming but we want to shake off those snowflakes by tossing a bean bag, a ring or playing giant Connect 4 indoors! Connect with friends for an enjoyable evening as we join together for a sandwich dinner. Socialize and play lawn games on a warm spring/summer evening. Our picnic meal is the classic sandwich, chips, cookie and drink.</p>ACCESS - Beginning Ping Pong (Southwest)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/52523/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-beginning-ping-pong-southwest2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Ping pong, or table tennis, is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world—it is even in the Olympics. This class is for beginners-non-competitive. </p><p><strong></strong></p>ACCESS - Yoga: Chair Yoga (Barton) ONLINEhttp://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51368/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-yoga-chair-yoga-barton-online2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Learn gentle adapted yoga sequences while seated to increase flexibility, coordination and strength. </p>ACCESS - Walking for Fitness (Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51361/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-walking-for-fitness-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Don't let bad weather stop you from walking. Enjoy this easy exercise indoors instead. Walking can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of stroke and risk of injury. It can also improve your sense of well-being and happiness. By registering, you are welcome to drop in during the times listed below.</p>ACCESS - Printmaking (South)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51934/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-printmaking-south2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Printmaking can be used for unique cards or frame-able art. We have a fun and easy method of printmaking: drawing using pencils on foam plates, rolling out ink in a variety of colors, then transferring them onto paper.</p>ACCESS - Simple & Easy Recipes: Meatballs Are The Bomb!(Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51354/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-simple-easy-recipes-meatballs-are-the-bomb-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Meatballs Are The Bomb!</p><p>Hollow out a garlic roll, add a meatball, sauce and cheese and you have a meatball bomb! Ice cream for dessert will cool your palate.</p>ACCESS - Bowling at Memory Lanes (Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51353/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-bowling-at-memory-lanes-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Spend Monday's having fun and bowling with friends. Bowling is held at Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Ave S.</p><p> Register online or call Laura at 612.668.2478.</p>ACCESS - Nature Art : Natural Fiber Weaving (Roosevelt 55+)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/53649/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-nature-art-natural-fiber-weaving-roosevelt-552024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p><strong></strong></p><p>Work with a Park Naturalist learn to how to collect fibers such as grasses and reeds from around the park, learn how to turn into rope and weave a piece of art.</p>ACCESS - Simple & Easy Recipes: Sloppy Joes Plus! (Northeast)http://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/51356/access-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-spring-2024/access-simple-easy-recipes-sloppy-joes-plus-northeast2024-03-11T09:00:00-05:00<p>Sloppy Joes Plus!</p><p>An easy way to eat sloppy joes – wrapped with a cheese stick in dough. Also on the menu, our end of the cooking season smoothies</p>