Albany Area Community Education

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you’ll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence!

Priya Felling, Independent Licensed Medicare Agent Are you turning 65 or know someone who is? If so, this class is for you! Learn the ABC's of Medicare and how to make the plan work for you.

Join us for GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theater! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ’50s- peer pressure, love and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Price includes show ticket, coach bus, lunch choice of entrée when you arrive at your table, gratuity, sales tax, service fees, warm bread & butter, coffee, tea or milk. *Soft Drinks, appetizers, desserts, etc will be available for purchase at your table for an addt fee if you want to pay them directly for these upgrades. Reg. Deadline: Aug 6 Please specify if you have any mobility restrictions or food allergies or dietary concerns. Sat Sept 6 | Bus will leave Albany City Hall Parking lot at 8:45 am | $144 | Show time is 1 pm, lunch will be served upon arrival and once seated between 11:00-11:30 am | Return time around 5:30 pm

Nickie Welsh, Social Club Simple Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you’ll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You’ll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family, friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security.

Enjoy a relaxing coach bus ride down to the MN State Fair for Opening Day and don’t worry about parking! Registration includes transportation only. Participants must purchase their discounted ticket in advance or at the fair grounds upon arrival (Adults- $18; Seniors & Kids- $15). Transportation cost is not refundable if we’ve already gotten there and need to leave early due to weather. Thu Aug 21 | $57 | Bus Departs Albany City Hall at 7:25 am and arrives at the MN State Fair at 9:30 am Bus departs MN State Fair at 2:30 pm and returns to Albany at 4:30 pm | Registration Deadline: Aug 11

Justice Callahan Come and join us for a fun and interactive sourdough workshop! Learn the art of making your own sourdough bread from scratch. You’ll be walked through the process, learning tips and tricks along the way! This is a hands-on event, so be prepared to get your hands dirty (in flour)! You will leave class with an established starter!

Magnifi Financial In this engaging and eye-opening session, we’ll uncover the sneaky tricks scammers use to target individuals. From phishing emails and fake bank calls to identity theft, you’ll learn how to spot red flags, secure your accounts and protect your hard-earned money. With examples, interactive discussions and practical tips, you’ll walk away feeling confident and scam-proof. When it comes to fraud, knowledge isn’t just power- it’s protection!

Whether you’re looking to publish a paperback novel or short ebook now or in the future, this detailed tutorial will teach you step-by-step how to create an Amazon KDP account, format your manuscript and upload it to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for your Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. Informative handouts for future use are included in 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.

You don’t need a journalism degree or previously published articles to write for anyone’s online blog, magazine, or website. Some opportunities offer exposure, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect your copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even your self published novel. Informative handouts for future use are included in 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.