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We offer a wide variety of activities and classes for adults ages 18 and up, including technology, home improvement, recreation, athletics, fitness, arts, crafts and more.

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Using Amazon's Kindle Direct to Self-Publish your BOOK for FREE
Adult Enrichment

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.

Staying Safe. Protecting Yourself from Scams and Fraud in Banking
Adult Enrichment

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!

MN State Fair Trip
Adult Enrichment

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

GREASE at Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Adult Enrichment

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

Purple Pride 5K Run/Walk
Adult Recreation

JOIN US for the Purple Pride 5K Run/Walk during Albany Heritage Days! Our run is designed to provide fun for all age groups and levels of participation and is truly an event for the whole family! We will once again use the Race Splitter app for timing and will follow the same 3.1 mile course on asphalt roads and the Lake Wobegon Trail! Register by July 14 to guarantee a race day t-shirt. 5K proceeds go towards Early Childhood Preschool Scholarships at Albany Area Schools. 5K Day Registration: 7:00-8:00 am Prizes Awarded to the Top 2 Male and Top 2 Female Finishers in the Following Categories: Age 12 and Under Age 13-20 Age 21-30 Age 31-40 Age 41-50 Age 51+ Award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K!

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